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Warm Halloumi Salad with Apples and Pecans

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Warm Halloumi Salad with Apples and Pecans is a cozy, sweet-and-savory salad featuring golden, crispy halloumi, crunchy pecans, crisp apples, and sweet dried cranberries on a bed of fresh salad greens. Tossed with a simple balsamic shallot vinaigrette, it’s perfect as a light main or elegant side.

Ingredients

8 oz block halloumi cheese

1 cup raw pecans

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar

¾ teaspoon finely minced shallot

Pinch of salt and pepper

3 cups packed salad greens

1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and chopped into ½” pieces

½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Slice halloumi into ½-inch thick pieces. Add ½ tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and cook halloumi for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, toast pecans for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, chopped apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and halloumi slices.
  6. Drizzle with the balsamic shallot vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Notes

Swap Honeycrisp apples for Fuji or Gala for a different sweetness profile.

Add roasted butternut squash for a heartier salad.

Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds for a festive touch.

For a vegan version, replace halloumi with firm tofu and use a plant-based balsamic dressing.

Add grilled chicken, salmon, or roasted chickpeas to make it a main dish.

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