Chimi-Harissa Halloumi Salad with Creamy Avocado and Rocket | Serves 2

This slightly spicy salad layers rocket with salty, fried halloumi and creamy avocado. Finish with a drizzle of chimi-harissa for a delicious, quick lunch.

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 225 gr halloumi
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 bunch flat leaf parsley
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 12 gr red wine vinegar
  • 50 gr harissa paste
  • 80 gr wild rocket
  • 4 tbsp olive oil for the dressing
  • 225 gr halloumi
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 bunch flat leaf parsley
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 12 gr red wine vinegar
  • 50 gr harissa paste
  • 80 gr wild rocket
  • 4 tbsp olive oil for the dressing
  • 225 gr halloumi
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 bunch flat leaf parsley
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 12 gr red wine vinegar
  • 50 gr harissa paste
  • 80 gr wild rocket
  • 4 tbsp olive oil for the dressing

Instructions

  1. a) Drain the halloumi, then cut into 1cm chunks. Place into a small bowl of cold water and leave to soak. 
    b) Halve the avocado and remove the stone. Use a tablespoon to scoop the flesh out onto a board. Cut into 2cm chunks.
    c) Finely chop the parsley (stalks and all). Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 
    d) To make the chimi-harrissa dressing, in a small bowl, mix the parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, harissa paste (add less if you'd prefer things milder), the olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount) and 1/4 tsp of salt. Season with pepper and mix until combined.
  2. a) Remove the halloumi cubes from the water, pop them onto a plate lined with kitchen paper and pat them dry.
    b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium frying pan on medium-high heat.
    c) Once hot, add the halloumi and fry until golden, turning frequently, 4-5 mins.
  3. a) In a large bowl, add the avocado, rocket, chimi-harrissa dressing, half the halloumi and half the avocado. Gently mix until combined.
    b) Divide between 2 serving bowls and top with the remaining avocado and halloumi to finish.