Halloumi, Peach and Cucumber Spoon Salad
from cooking.nytimes.comNotes
Grilling or roasting the peaches in a pan enhances their flavour and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 (8- to 9-ounce) package halloumi, cut into ½-inch cubes and patted dry
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 3 Persian or mini seedless cucumbers, cut into ¼-inch pieces
- 2 firm, ripe yellow peaches, cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- Salt and black pepper
- Handful of cilantro, mint or basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add the halloumi and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown all over, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the almonds and stir until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer the halloumi and almonds to a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, peaches, onion, lime juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons oil and big pinches of salt and pepper. Stir to combine, taste for salt, then top with the herbs. Serve right away.