Oregano halloumi with orzo salad
Description
This affordable dish featuring slightly salty, herby halloumi is a great meat free meal. Any leftovers make a great take-to-work lunch for the next day
Ingredient
- 1 package of halloumi cheese
- 1 cup of orzo pasta
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of pitted kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Direction
Instructions:
1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Cut the halloumi cheese into 1/2 inch thick slices. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano.
3. Place the halloumi slices onto the grill or grill pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
4. In a pot of boiling water, cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
5. In a large bowl, add the cooked orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and sliced olives.
6. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the salad and toss to combine.
7. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Once the halloumi is cooked, remove from the grill and cut into bite-sized pieces.
9. Add the halloumi to the orzo salad and mix well.
10. Serve the oregano halloumi with orzo salad warm or chilled. Enjoy!
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