Grilled Halloumi & Quinoa Salad

This vibrant quinoa salad combines Red & White Quinoa with roasted sweet potato, edamame, peppery rocket and golden grilled halloumi, all finished with a fresh green herb dressing. Perfect for healthy lunches, BBQs or easy summer dinners.

Written by Merchant Gourmet
35 minutes Serves 2 Beginner
Grilled Halloumi & Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Red & White Quinoa
  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into 2cm wedges
  • 100g edamame beans
  • 60g rocket
  • 250g halloumi, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Dressing
  • 25g flat-leaf parsley
  • 10g fresh dill
  • 10g fresh chives
  • 150g Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • Zest and juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

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Red & White Quinoa
Red & White Quinoa
250G
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas Mark 4. Arrange the sweet potato on a lined baking tray, drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, or until tender and lightly golden.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the edamame beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold water.
  3. Heat the Merchant Gourmet Red & White Quinoa according to the pack instructions.
  4. Heat a dry frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook the halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
  5. To make the dressing, blend together the parsley, dill, chives, Greek yoghurt, capers, lemon zest and juice, and extra virgin olive oil until smooth.
  6. Combine the quinoa, roasted sweet potato, edamame and rocket in a large serving bowl. Top with the grilled halloumi, drizzle over the green herb dressing and serve.

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