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Halloumi, Watermelon, and Mint Salad

Name: Halloumi, Watermelon, and Mint Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 oz halloumi cheese; 1 tsp olive oil; 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon; 12 fresh mint leaves, sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Salty grilled halloumi meets juicy watermelon and cooling mint in this unexpectedly refreshing summer salad that plays sweet against savory. The squeaky cheese gets crispy edges when pan-fried, creating the perfect textural contrast to the soft fruit and delicate onion. Perfect for hot days when you want something light but satisfying.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

20 minutes

Serves

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1
Break halloumi cheese into small pieces. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes.
2
Toss watermelon cubes, mint leaves, onion slices, and fried halloumi together in a salad bowl. Serve immediately.

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