ESCAROLE SALAD WITH SMOKY HALLOUMI CROUTONS
If you believe the only thing better than cheese is fried cheese, then you may just love halloumi. Because of its high melting point, halloumi browns before it melts, making it perfect for frying, grilling or any kind of searing. Here, it's pan-fried with smoked paprika, then added to an escarole salad with a garlicky, lemony dressing. Slivered red onion adds pungency, while fresh parsley leaves brighten everything. If you can get the pomegranate seeds, do use them; they add a juicy sweetness that's perfect with the richness of the cheese. Serve it by itself as a first or salad course, or with roasted vegetables, fish or chicken to round it out.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, salads and dressings, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, lemon juice and salt. Let sit for 30 seconds for the salt to dissolve, then whisk in olive oil. Taste and add more salt if needed. Set aside.
- Prepare the salad: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high until it thins out, about 20 seconds. Add cheese and cook until golden on one side, 1 to 2 minutes, adding more oil if the pan dries out. Flip cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Let cook without moving until golden on the other side, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Put escarole, parsley and shallot in a large salad bowl. Add the dressing and warm halloumi, and toss well, adding more oil, lemon juice and salt, to taste. Serve immediately, strewn with pomegranate seeds, if you like.
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Swapan Baishnab
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this salad again.
Shamwene andreheid Andreas
[email protected]This salad is a must-try!
Bindiya Cantu
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Awadh Ahmed
[email protected]This salad is worth trying.
Saiful sikdar
[email protected]I highly recommend this salad.
Tumi Mabala
[email protected]This salad is a keeper!
Sasinarewat thapamagar
[email protected]This salad is so good, I'm going to make it every week.
Muhammad Husain
[email protected]I can't wait to make this salad again!
Lisakhanya Jakuja
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Victoria Uviovo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly.
Sajid pardesi
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful.
Wendy PeLL
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of escarole, but this salad changed my mind.
Suba___SALIM___ZKK AFRIDI
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Eva-Maria Grutman
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this salad for a heartier meal.
Vanessa Tanyanyiwa
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover halloumi.
Mike Tewksbury
[email protected]I love the bitterness of the escarole in this salad.
Xsvier Fester
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious.
Great Man
[email protected]The smoky halloumi croutons are the perfect addition to this salad.
Kalani Lewis
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Gulam Jutt
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.