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    Home » Salads

    Roasted Cauliflower Halloumi Salad

    Published: Apr 4, 2017 · Updated: Dec 29, 2022 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This low carb roasted cauliflower halloumi salad recipe combines the saltiness of Halloumi cheese in a citrus, basil and caper dressing. It is a hearty and uplifting dish that will make you reach for another portion.

    This cauliflower halloumi salad is a great low carb and gluten free dish for spring and summer with the zesty flavours of the lemon dressing. The basil brings a distinctive flavour but the capers are the ingredient that lifts this recipe to a salty, sharp savoury dish.

    keto cauliflower halloumi salad
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    • WHAT IS HALLOUMI CHEESE?
    • INGREDIENTS
    • HOW TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER HALLOUMI SALAD
    • STORING LEFTOVERS
    • More low carb salad recipes
    • Roasted Cauliflower Halloumi Salad

    WHAT IS HALLOUMI CHEESE?

    Halloumi cheese is from Cyprus and is made from cows, goats or sheep's milk. It has a firm texture that can be cooked at a high heat without melting. It's a great cheese for grilling.

    Halloumi cheese has zero carbohydrates, 7g protein and 9g fat per 100 gram serving.

    Halloumi cheese can be purchased in many large stores and delicatessens. Alternatives to halloumi are Paneer cheese and Queso Blanco.

    INGREDIENTS

    I just love capers in salad dressings and have another warm cauliflower and lemon salad dish which is also easy to make. Capers enliven any dish or sauce with a sharp piquant taste. If you enjoy tartar sauce you will enjoy a dish with capers in it is my general rule of thumb.

    cauliflower ingredients

    When shopping in the large “Costco” type supermarkets I always keep an eye out for a large jar of capers as they last a long time in the fridge. I like to have them on hand to add to dishes for a little extra something. Plus, they are an essential ingredient for the olive and cheese bread dish that I just adore.

    Sumac was added to give the dish a little extra zest flavour.  Although it's not essential as not every supermarket stocks this.  If you do have it,  sprinkle some on your salads to give it a slight lift or over your morning eggs is also another treat.

    HOW TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER HALLOUMI SALAD

    This is an easy recipe to make that is made in 3 parts.

    1. Roast the cauliflower (you could air fry the florets too).
    2. Grill the Halloumi slices.
    3. Make the dressing.
    roasting cauliflower

    Cauliflower florets are roasted. We drizzle ours in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

    grilled halloumi

    The halloumi cheese is sliced and grilled on a griddle pan, skillet or even can be cooked on the BBQ.

    cauliflower dressing

    Mix the caper, basil and lemon dressing and add to the roasted cauliflower and grilled halloumi.

    HOW TO SERVE HALLOUMI SALAD

    This low carb cauliflower halloumi salad is preferable served warm. We both fightover the Halloumi slices in the serving dish, using our forks like swords to pick out the cheese.

    cauliflower halloumi

    STORING LEFTOVERS

    If you have any leftover salad, store it in a sealed container and keep in the fridge. It is delicious served cold the next day and will last up to 2 days in the refrigerator. If you want to serve the leftovers warm, reheat in a skillet or microwave.

    More low carb salad recipes

    Grilled Fennel & Halloumi Salad

    Grilled Watermelon Halloumi Salad

    Green Goddess Chicken Salad

    Cranberry, Walnut Chicken Salad

    Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad

    Grilled Halloumi Salad

    Tomato Burrata Salad

    This cauliflower halloumi salad recipe was originally published in April 2017. The photographs and content have been updated but the recipe remains the same.

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more information.

    cauliflower halloumi salad recipe

    Roasted Cauliflower Halloumi Salad

    Angela Coleby
    Roasted cauliflower and grilled halloumi cheese are tossed in a lemon basil dressing with capers for a delicious salad.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine keto, Vegetarian
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 287 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 medium cauliflower cut into florets
    • 1 250g Halloumi cheese cut into chunks
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Dressing:

    • ½ tablespoons Lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon sumac optional
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic peeled & chopped
    • 4 tablespoons Fresh basil chopped
    • 2 tablespoons capers chopped
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F degrees.
    • Place the cauliflower on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Roast for 20-30 minutes until golden, turning over half way through.
    • Heat the tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan or griddle pan. Fry the halloumi on a medium heat, turning over when golden, until all sides are cooked.
    • Mix the dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk.  
    • Place the roasted cauliflower and halloumi in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and mix well.
    • Serve warm or cold.

    Notes

    Makes 4 servings
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 17gFat: 22gFiber: 3g
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    1. Anne

      March 18, 2019 at 1:11 pm

      Lovely thanks for sharing!

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      • Angela Coleby

        March 20, 2019 at 8:45 am

        Thank you Anne!

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    2. Chris Waghorn

      April 06, 2017 at 2:27 am

      Mmmmmm halloumi... I love that cheese! It's salty tasty goodness. I want to eat this salad right now.

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      • Angela Coleby

        April 06, 2017 at 6:31 am

        Fried cheese.. what could be better! Hope you enjoy it!

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