Halloumi Salad

Name: Halloumi Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cyprus
Ingredients: 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1 cucumber, sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; Kalamata olives; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; Fresh mint, torn

4 servings15 min prep10 min cookEasy Cyprus

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Halloumi Salad

Story updated September 17, 2026

Halloumi cheese traces its origins to Cyprus, with references to a similar cheese dating to the medieval Byzantine period, traditionally made from goat and sheep milk and valued for its high melting point, which lets it be grilled or fried without collapsing. Salads built around grilled halloumi showcase this distinctly Cypriot cheese.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Kalamata olives
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
Fresh mint, torn

Instructions

1Heat a dry skillet and pan-fry the halloumi slices until golden brown on both sides.
2Arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion on a serving plate.
3Scatter olives over the vegetables.
4Top with the warm, freshly fried halloumi slices.
5Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle with oregano and fresh mint.
6Serve immediately while the halloumi is still warm and soft.

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