Name: Kale and Halloumi Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 large bunch kale, hard stems removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 5 cups | 170g); pinch sea salt; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml); 2 honey crisp apples, diced; 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 avocado; ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (40g); 8 oz halloumi, cut into ¼-inch slices; ¼ cup almond butter (65g); 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml); 2 tbsp lemon juice (30ml); 1 tbsp water (15ml); 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 1 tbsp raw honey; ¼ tsp salt, more to taste

Description

A refreshing salad featuring kale, halloumi, and a delicious dressing.

Ingredients

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1 large bunch kale, hard stems removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 5 cups | 170g)
pinch sea salt
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
2 honey crisp apples, diced
2 large carrots, chopped
1 avocado
¼ cup pumpkin seeds (40g)
8 oz halloumi, cut into ¼-inch slices
¼ cup almond butter (65g)
2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
2 tbsp lemon juice (30ml)
1 tbsp water (15ml)
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp raw honey
¼ tsp salt, more to taste

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Instructions

Place the kale in a large salad bowl with a pinch of salt. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the leaves. Use your hands to massage the kale by scrunching big handfuls at a time. After about a minute or so the leaves will get softer and darker.
Add the apple, carrot, avocado, and pumpkin seeds to the kale. Set aside.
Add another tablespoon oil to a medium pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot and shimmery, add the halloumi slices. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Use a good spatula to flip. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden on the other side. Transfer the halloumi to a cutting board and cut the slices into smaller squares. Set aside.
In a small jar, add everything needed for the dressing and stir together until combined. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
Add all of the dressing ingredients to a separate bowl or measuring jug and whisk together until fully combined. Taste and season with a bit of salt, pepper, or honey as you see fit.
Pour the dressing over the top of the salad and toss together until everything is evenly combined and coated in dressing, then serve.

Notes

Use fresh kale for best texture.
Adjust the dressing ingredients to taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salads
Method: Mixing, Cooking
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 300
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 20mg