Halloumi + Farro Salad

Hey! Are you looking for a salad that eats like a meal? This is the salad for you. Packed with nutrients, healthy veg, and an ancient grain you are going to love! Farro is slowly gaining in popularity among vegetarians due to its high fibre and protein content. It also contains iron which is an important mineral for vegetarians, women and children! It’s super easy to cook - it’s like a mix between cooking rice and pasta. You just drain whatever water is leftover and it’s ready to eat! You can cook farro in broth too - I didn’t this time and it was still delicious. Bone broth or vegetable broth can add more than just flavour to your meal if you are using a homemade broth.

Ever tried halloumi cheese before? It’s a firm and salty cheese that you are sure to fall in love with! This time I tried a new brand and it cooked up a little less pretty than ones I’ve used in the past but the flavour was still just as good! I think you are going to love this recipe. Give it a try and let me know what you think! It might just become part of your favourite summer salads!

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Halloumi & Farro Salad

Yield: 2

Author: Melissa Holistic

Prep time: Cook time: 30 MTotal time: 30 M

Ingredients:

• 1 package of halloumi
• 3/4 cup farro
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped into bite sized pieces
• 3 tbsp diced red onion
• 1 tbsp apricot or fig jam
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp of fresh thyme or one drop of Thyme Essential Oil
• 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
• 1 tsp balsamic reduction (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare farro according to package instructions
2. While farro cooks prep veggies and slice halloumi (rinse sliced halloumi under cold water to reduce salt, dry with paper towel)
3. Heat a dry frying pan at medium heat and cook halloumi for 1 - 3 minutes per side until golden brown - transfer to plate when done
4. In the same hot pan add 1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil) and add onions, bell peppers and thyme (If using Thyme essential oil, add after taking off the heat to maintain flavour)
5. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes
6. Prepare dressing in a large bowl - add jam, mustard, vinegar and extra virgin olive oil and whisk together
7. Add cooked farro, veggies and spinach to bowl and mix together
8. Divide mixture between two plates and add halloumi on top

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