Roasted Sweet Potato Halloumi Salad

AuthorsefordCategory, DifficultyBeginner

This deliciously nutritious salad features roasted sweet potato, Chopped Walnuts and pan seared Halloumi all over a bed of Fresh spinach.

roasted sweet potato and halloumi salad

 

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
 4 Small Sweet Potatos cubed
 5 Slices of Halloumi Cheese (or any grilling cheese)
 3 Handfull's of Fresh Spinach
 ½ cup Walnuts Chopped
 1 tsp Black pepper (or to taste)
 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
 ½ tsp Garlic Powder
 1 ½ tbsp Za'atar Spice
 ½ Lemon
 1 tbsp Honey
1

First, Peel and chop sweet potatoes. Spread over a lined baking tray. drizzle with oil then season with garlic powder, salt, pepper and smoked paprika.

Next, Pre heat the oven on 350F/240C. Roast the sweet potatoes for 10 - 15 minutes or until softened. Remove from oven and place into a medium sized bowl.

Now, To the same baking tray add the walnuts and roast for 2 minutes or until slightly brown. When ready, place with the potatoes.

2

Second, heat a pan adding a splash of oil. Slice the Halloumi to your liking and place into the pan cooking until both sides are golden brown.

Meanwhile, rinse and drain the spinach leaves.

Once the Halloumi is cooked, add to the bowl of roasted potatoes and walnuts. Season with Za'atar spice and mix well.

3

To Finish, Layer the salad with spinach then the roasted potato halloumi mixture. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and honey then serve.

Ingredients

 4 Small Sweet Potatos cubed
 5 Slices of Halloumi Cheese (or any grilling cheese)
 3 Handfull's of Fresh Spinach
 ½ cup Walnuts Chopped
 1 tsp Black pepper (or to taste)
 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
 ½ tsp Garlic Powder
 1 ½ tbsp Za'atar Spice
 ½ Lemon
 1 tbsp Honey

Directions

1

First, Peel and chop sweet potatoes. Spread over a lined baking tray. drizzle with oil then season with garlic powder, salt, pepper and smoked paprika.

Next, Pre heat the oven on 350F/240C. Roast the sweet potatoes for 10 - 15 minutes or until softened. Remove from oven and place into a medium sized bowl.

Now, To the same baking tray add the walnuts and roast for 2 minutes or until slightly brown. When ready, place with the potatoes.

2

Second, heat a pan adding a splash of oil. Slice the Halloumi to your liking and place into the pan cooking until both sides are golden brown.

Meanwhile, rinse and drain the spinach leaves.

Once the Halloumi is cooked, add to the bowl of roasted potatoes and walnuts. Season with Za'atar spice and mix well.

3

To Finish, Layer the salad with spinach then the roasted potato halloumi mixture. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and honey then serve.

Roasted Sweet Potato Halloumi Salad