Arugula and Halloumi Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Arugula and Halloumi Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
30 min.
4
379kcal

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Are you on the lookout for a fresh, vibrant salad that not only tantalizes your taste buds but is also gluten-free? Look no further than this Arugula and Halloumi Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing. With its unique combination of flavors and textures, this dish is perfect for a light lunch, a delightful side, or even a main course that will impress your guests.

The standout feature of this salad is the rich, salty halloumi cheese, which gets beautifully charred in a hot pan, providing a satisfying contrast to the peppery arugula and the sweet-tart dried cherries. Each bite is a delightful balance of flavors, enhanced by the refreshing crunch of fennel and the aromatic touch of oregano.

Topped with a luscious pomegranate molasses dressing, this salad is not only visually stunning—with its vibrant red cherries contrasting against the deep greens of arugula—but also packed with nutrients. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for those busy weekdays or a leisurely weekend lunch. So gather your ingredients and prepare to indulge in a dish that celebrates both health and flavor, making every bite a delightful experience!

Ingredients

  • cups baby arugula loosely packed
  • 0.5 cup cherries dried pitted
  • small fennel bulb ends trimmed thinly sliced
  • ounces halloumi cheese cut into 8 slices
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.8 teaspoon mint leaves dried crumbled
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • small sprigs oregano (4 in. each)
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoons pomegranate molasses 
  • servings salad 
  • servings dressing 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Make dressing: Stir ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Make salad: Toss fennel and lemon juice in a small bowl. Put arugula and cherries in a large bowl; set aside.
  3. Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add halloumi and oregano to dry pan; cook, turning once, until cheese browns (it will exude brine, then dry out), 4 to 6 minutes total.
  5. Remove from heat and discard oregano.
  6. Toss arugula and cherries with just enough dressing to coat, then toss with fennel. Divide among plates. Top salads with halloumi.
  7. Drizzle dressing over cheese.
  8. *Find at well-stocked supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories379kcal
Protein16.2%
Fat58.99%
Carbs24.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.5
Glycemic Load
1.3
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.055652012401%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.88mg
Hesperetin
0.73mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.08mg
Kaempferol
8.72mg
Quercetin
2.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:378.51kcal
18.93%
Fat:25.16g
38.71%
Saturated Fat:11.24g
70.24%
Carbohydrates:23.82g
7.94%
Net Carbohydrates:19.65g
7.14%
Sugar:14.82g
16.47%
Cholesterol:0.41mg
0.14%
Sodium:1030.11mg
44.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.54g
31.09%
Vitamin K:77.39µg
73.71%
Calcium:671.74mg
67.17%
Vitamin A:1683.34IU
33.67%
Vitamin C:22.02mg
26.69%
Fiber:4.17g
16.68%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.96%
Folate:58.3µg
14.57%
Vitamin E:2.18mg
14.54%
Potassium:423.27mg
12.09%
Iron:1.74mg
9.66%
Magnesium:29.36mg
7.34%
Phosphorus:60.36mg
6.04%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.55%
Copper:0.09mg
4.34%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.95%
Vitamin B3:0.72mg
3.62%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.12%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.35%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.15%
Selenium:0.75µg
1.07%
Source:My Recipes