Grilled Tunisian-Spiced Halloumi Salad
with Cucumber, Hummus & Pita Wedges
Allow us to introduce you to one of our favorite things in the HelloFresh test kitchen fridge: grilling cheese (aka halloumi). You’ll season it with our savory Tunisian spice blend, then sear in a hot pan (that’s right, it sears beautifully!) for this satisfying quickie 20-minute vegetarian lunch or dinner. Toss a simple green salad of tender baby lettuce and crisp cucumber with creamy Italian dressing to make a perfect bed for that savory grilling cheese, and serve with earthy hummus and crisp pita wedges on the side to complete the meal.
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Ingredients
2 unit
Baby Lettuce
1 unit
Mini Cucumber
2 unit
Pita Bread
(Contains Sesame, Wheat)
6 ounce
Grilling Cheese
(Contains Milk)
1 tablespoon
Tunisian Spice Blend
1.5 ounce
Italian Dressing
(Contains Milk)
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains Milk)
4 tablespoon
Hummus
(Contains Sesame)
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
1 tablespoon
Cooking Oil
2 teaspoon
Olive Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
• Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and discard root end from lettuce; chop leaves into bite-size pieces. Trim and halve cucumber lengthwise; slice into ¼-inch-thick half-moons.
• Cut each pita into six triangles. • Place pita wedges on a baking sheet and toss with a large drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread out in a single layer. Bake on middle rack until slightly crispy and browned at edges, 6-8 minutes.
• While pitas toast, slice grilling cheese crosswise into four pieces, then slice each piece into thirds (you’ll have 12 pieces; 24 pieces for 4 servings). Place Tunisian Spice Blend on a plate. Coat cheese in spices, pressing to adhere.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add coated cheese and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 3-4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, sour cream, and a large drizzle of olive oil until smooth. • Add lettuce and cucumber and toss until evenly coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Once pitas are toasted, divide salad between bowls and top with seared cheese. Serve with hummus and pita wedges on the side.