Spinach, lentil and halloumi salad
A salad with halloumi is always a winner for us. Easy to put together and can be enjoyed on its own or added to a lunchbox and taken to work.
ingredients
serves 1
100g halloumi
Large handful of baby spinach
1/2 green pepper
1/4 cucumber
1/2 jar or tin of lentils (200g)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
method
prep time: 15 mins
Dice the halloumi cheese and place on heat in a dry frying pan until golden brown each side.
Add the spinach to a bowl, along with the chopped green pepper and chopped cucumber.
Top with the lentils and cooked halloumi.
Add the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard and salt and pepper to a jar and shake.
Pour the dressing over the salad.
the health boost tip
Adding lentils and halloumi to a salad means that it’s protein packed. This ensures blood sugars are stable and you are satisfied until the next meal.
