Halloumi and Roasted Carrot Salad with Rocket and Pecans
A vibrant, satisfying salad featuring sweet roasted carrots, golden halloumi, and peppery rocket. High in protein and fibre from the chickpeas and halloumi, this dish is perfect warm or cold and dressed in a tangy honey-lemon vinaigrette. CHECKEDPP
Ingredients
halloumi225 g
carrots3 whole
chickpeas210 gdrained
red onions2 whole
rocket100 g
pecans50 g
extra virgin olive oil4 tbsp
lemon1 wholefor juice and optional zest
mustard1 tsp
honey3 tsp
salt1 pinchto taste
Instructions
Chef's Tips
To prevent the halloumi from sticking to the baking tray, ensure you line it with baking parchment or use a non-stick spray before adding the ingredients.
For an enhanced nutty flavour, lightly toast the pecans in a dry frying pan for a few minutes before adding them to the salad.
This salad is delicious served warm immediately after roasting, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and enjoyed cold for lunch.
Prepare Ingredients and Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan 160°C). Chop the carrots and red onions into manageable pieces. Slice the halloumi into thick pieces.
Initial Roasting
Place the chopped carrot and red onion onto a baking tray. Drain the chickpeas and add them to the tray. Drizzle 2 tbsp of the extra virgin olive oil over the vegetables and chickpeas, season lightly with salt, and toss to coat. Roast the vegetables and chickpeas for 15 minutes.
Add Halloumi
After 15 minutes, add the sliced halloumi to the baking tray with the vegetables. Continue roasting for another 15 minutes until the halloumi is golden brown and the carrots are tender.
Make the Dressing
While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, the juice of the lemon (and zest if desired), mustard, and honey. Season with salt to taste and mix well.
Assemble and Serve
Remove the tray from the oven. In a large bowl, combine the roasted vegetables and halloumi with the rocket and pecans. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to coat.
