Grilled Peaches, Arugula, and Halloumi Salad
This summer salad combines peppery arugula, juicy grilled peaches, and crispy-gooey halloumi cheese to create summer on a plate! A perfect balance of fresh, sweet, and savory flavors, ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 small red onion or (½ of medium-large onion) peeled
- 1 lemon cut in half
- 8 oz halloumi cheese drained
- 3 peaches or nectarines (or 4-5 apricots ) (or 4-5 apricots )
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil (used for grilling)
- 5 oz arugula
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (used for dressing salad)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
To Prepare
- Preheat grill to medium-high, about 450º F
- Thinly slice red onion and add to a small bowl or jar. Squeeze juice from half a lemon over the onion, adding more if needed to barely cover the slices. Let marinate while you complete the next steps.
- Cut the halloumi cheese into ½-inch thick blocks. I get about 3-4 rectangles out of one package of halloumi.
- Cut the peaches in half, remove the pits, and lightly brush with oil.
- Grill the fruit for a few minutes on each side or until you can see nice char marks. Then, grill the cheese cubes the same way.
- Transfer the grilled fruit and halloumi to a cutting board, and allow them to cool until they’re easy to handle. Then, slice the fruit into strips.
To Assemble
- Spread arugula as a base on a large plate or platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and squeeze the remaining lemon half. Add marinated onion slices, including the marinade juice. Arrange grilled peaches and halloumi on top of arugula. Finish the salad with a drizzle of baslamic vinegar.
Notes
You can use peaches, nectarines, or apricots in this salad. Any ripe stone fruit will work.