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Fresh Grilled Peach and Halloumi Salad

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A quick and easy summer salad combining sweet grilled peaches, salty halloumi cheese, fresh mint, and toasted pine nuts for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe but firm fresh peaches, sliced into wedges
  • 8 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing peaches and halloumi
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for dressing drizzle
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the peaches, then slice each into 6–8 wedges, keeping the skin on.
  2. Slice the halloumi into ½-inch thick pieces.
  3. Roughly chop the mint leaves and set aside.
  4. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts and stir frequently for 3–5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove to a plate to cool.
  5. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
  6. Brush peach wedges lightly with olive oil. Grill peaches for about 2 minutes per side until grill marks appear and peaches soften but still hold shape. Remove and set aside.
  7. Brush halloumi slices lightly with olive oil. Grill for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy edges form. Handle gently when flipping.
  8. In a large bowl, combine grilled peaches, halloumi, toasted pine nuts, and chopped mint.
  9. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and honey or maple syrup if using.
  10. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  11. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly.
  12. Serve immediately while halloumi is still warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the grill pan; work in batches if needed. Watch halloumi carefully to avoid burning. Toast pine nuts carefully as they burn quickly. For vegan option, substitute halloumi with grilled firm tofu and use a lemon-tahini dressing. Adding fresh arugula or baby spinach is a nice variation.

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Keywords: grilled peach salad, halloumi salad, summer salad, mint salad, pine nuts, easy salad recipe, vegetarian salad, grilled fruit salad

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