Green Bean Salad with Grilled Halloumi

Ingredients

• 400 g green beans
• 200 g halloumi cheese
• 200 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red onion
• 100 g kalamata olives
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp mint
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. 1Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then shock in ice water to preserve color and nutrients.
2. 2Slice the halloumi into 1/4 inch thick pieces and grill on medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
3. 3Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion thinly.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and kalamata olives.
5. 5Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh mint, and parsley. Season with black pepper and sea salt.
6. 6Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
7. 7Arrange the grilled halloumi slices on top of the salad.
8. 8Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
9. 9Serve immediately, or let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.