How To Make Oregano Halloumi with Orzo Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 250g halloumi cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 200g orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat grill or grill pan.
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In a bowl, combine olive oil and dried oregano. Brush halloumi slices with the mixture.
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Grill halloumi for about 2-3 minutes per side, until nicely charred. Set aside.
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Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
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In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the orzo salad and toss to combine.
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Arrange grilled halloumi slices on top of the orzo salad.
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Serve the oregano halloumi with orzo salad as a main course or a side dish.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 40mg
- Sodium : 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 36g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 19g
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