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This flavorsome salad is packed with low carb veggies, aromatic basil, salty olives and capers and topped with fried halloumi and crunchy toasted walnuts.

This is a great option for lunch!

Ingredients

  • 4 ounce halloumi by pittas
  • 4 medium black olives
  • 4 medium green olives
  • 4 cherry tomato raw (includes cherry, grape, roma)
  • 2 cup arugula
  • 2 tablespoon, halves walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon, whole pieces capers
  • ¼ cup, whole pieces basil, fresh

Instructions

  1. Add the walnuts to a dry skillet over a low/medium heat and toast for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. Whilst the walnuts are toasting, quarter the tomatoes and roughly chop the basil. Add to a serving bowl with the arugula.
  3. Add the halloumi to a dry skillet over a medium/high heat. Fry on both sides for 2 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Slice the olives and add to the salad along with the capers, and crumble over the toasted walnuts. Toss to combine.
  5. Top the salad with the pan fried halloumi and olive oil to serve.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 2
  • Calories: 309.4kcal/1294.7kJ (per serving)
  • Fat: 27.1g (per serving)
  • Carbs: 4.6g (per serving)
  • Protein: 14.0g (per serving)