Mediterranean Chickpea and Cucumber Salad with Halloumi
This Mediterranean Chickpea and Cucumber Salad combines creamy chickpeas with crunchy cucumbers, quick-mellowed red onion, briny black olives, and salty, chewy halloumi. Think of it like a Greek salad that's been powered up with protein!
Servings 6
Calories 316kcal
Ingredients
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- 1 large long English cucumber diced
- 2 large tomatoes diced
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 14 oz chickpeas or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup kalamata olives sliced
- 8 ounces halloumi cubed and pan-fried (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and sumac in a small bowl.2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- Add the sliced red onions, and set aside to marinate while you prep the other ingredients.½ medium red onion
- In a large bowl combine diced cucumber, tomato, red pepper, chickpeas, and olives.1 large long English cucumber, 2 large tomatoes, 1 large red bell pepper, 14 oz chickpeas, ½ cup kalamata olives
- If using halloumi croutons, heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of olive oil, and sear the halloumi cubes for a few minutes, until they are golden on all sides. Remove from the heat.8 ounces halloumi
- Add the marinated onions and all of the accompanying liquid to the salad bowl. Toss the salad well to combine.
- To serve, spoon the salad into individual bowls, tossing the salad a bit before serving as liquid will have settled to the bottom. Top individual bowls with halloumi croutons, or leave them off for a vegan salad. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition values are an estimate only, and will change depending on whether you include the halloumi or not.
- This salad will last for up to 3 days in the fridge, but is best served the same day it is made.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1476IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 435mg | Iron: 2mg