Grilled Peach Halloumi Salad (Printable Version)

Juicy peaches, golden halloumi, and sumac dressing combine in a fresh, vibrant summer salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
02 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

→ Cheese

05 - 225 g halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces

→ Nuts & Seeds

06 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pistachios, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - 1/2 tsp ground sumac
11 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
02 - Brush peach halves lightly with olive oil. Grill cut-side down for 2–3 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches are slightly softened. Remove and slice into wedges.
03 - Pat halloumi slices dry with paper towels. Grill for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove from the grill and cut into bite-sized pieces.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, sumac, salt, and pepper.
05 - Arrange salad greens on a platter. Top with grilled peach wedges, seared halloumi, red onion slices, and pomegranate seeds if using. Drizzle with dressing.
06 - Sprinkle with toasted nuts and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses just one grill pan for minimal cleanup
  • Ready in under thirty minutes so perfect for busy evenings
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian for easy entertaining
  • A stunning presentation thanks to the colorful ingredients
02 -
  • Full of summer produce and protein for a filling meal
  • Makes an eye-catching starter for guests
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian friendly
03 -
  • Always dry the halloumi thoroughly for the best grill marks and crispy edges
  • Grill the peaches until just softened to avoid them falling apart in the salad
  • Taste your dressing before tossing to find your perfect sweet and sour balance

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