This lentil and haloumi salad is hearty, vibrant and full of contrasting textures. Early or fresh lentils create a nourishing base, offering a soft bite and subtle nuttiness, while golden, pan-seared haloumi adds salty, chewy richness, making the salad really satisfying.
240 g Lentils
200 g Haloumi Cheese
150 g Rainbow Cherry Tomatoes
2 Each Spring Onion
40 g Baby Capers
1 Each Lemon
1 Small Bunch Basil & Flatleaf Parsley
1 Cup Rocket
1 Tablespoon Honey
Fresh and local ingredients sourced from WA farms and local Perth suppliers.
Get startedOur vegetables and fruit come as fresh as can be, so please give them a quick wash before you get started.
As well as your basic cooking tools, you will need...
Frying-Pan
Bowls
Whisk or Stick Blender
Cut tomatoes in half. Slice spring onions, discarding the roots. Zest and juice the lemon. Pick basil and parsley leaves, discarding stalks. Reserve a few basil leaves for garnish, chop the rest of the basil and the parsley. Slice haloumi. Drain and rinse lentils.
In a large bowl, mix together lentils, tomatoes, spring onions, baby capers and half the basil and parsley.
To a small bowl or jug add the remaining chopped basil and parsley, lemon juice and zest, honey, 3tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of water. Whisk or use a stick blender to emulsify the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
Put a frying pan over a medium high heat with a little oil to coat the pan. Add the sliced haloumi in a single layer. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Flip and repeat.
Divide rocket between serving plates and top with lentil salad and seared haloumi. Garnish with remaining basil leaves. Enjoy!
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