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Summer Green Bean Salad with Grilled Halloumi | Craving Something Healthy
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5 from 1 vote

Summer Green Bean Salad with Grilled Halloumi

A perfect side dish or meal to enjoy those fresh off the vine veggies
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 272kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound very fresh green beans any tough ends trimmed off
  • 4 ounces of Halloumi cheese sliced into ½ inch thick slices
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup very thinly sliced sweet onion
  • 4 slices nitrate-free bacon cooked crisp and crumbled

Dressing

  • ½ cup low fat buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper to taste do not over salt because the cheese and bacon are already salty

Instructions

  • Fill a medium size pot with about 1-inch of water, and add the green beans. Cover and let steam for about 3-4 minutes, or just until beans are tender. Do not overcook. Drain beans and immediately rinse with cold water, or submerge them in ice water so they retain their bright color.
  • Set the green beans aside to cool.
  • Heat the grill to high heat, and spray with cooking spray or lightly oil the grate.
  • Place the slices of halloumi cheese on the hot grill, close the lid, and let the cheese grill without touching it. Check for grill marks after 2-3 minutes and flip the slices. Grill for another 2-3 minutes on the second side. Remove cheese from the grill, and let cool.
  • When it is cool enough to handle, slice the cheese into cubes (about 1-inch square)
  • Place the green beans, tomatoes, sliced onion, and halloumi in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine..
  • To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a small jar or measuring cup and whisk well.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Sprinkle bacon over the top.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe was adapted from Food & Wine

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 24.8mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 1.5mg