TJ's Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Halloumi
Trader Joe'sTJ's Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Halloumi
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 package Trader Joe's Steamed Lentils, rinsed and drained
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the halloumi: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced halloumi cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min
- 2
Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained Trader Joe's Steamed Lentils, diced Persian cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, pitted and halved kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh mint, and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Add the halloumi and dressing: Gently add the cooked halloumi cheese to the salad. Pour the lemon-herb vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Serve immediately or chill: Serve the Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Halloumi immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld. This salad is perfect for a hot day dinner!
⏱️ 10 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTJ's Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Halloumi
For the Salad
- 1 package Trader Joe's Steamed Lentils, rinsed and drained
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the halloumi: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced halloumi cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min - 2
Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained Trader Joe's Steamed Lentils, diced Persian cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, pitted and halved kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh mint, and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Add the halloumi and dressing: Gently add the cooked halloumi cheese to the salad. Pour the lemon-herb vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Serve immediately or chill: Serve the Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Halloumi immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld. This salad is perfect for a hot day dinner!
⏱️ 10 min