This is my recipe for a delicious summer salad that is high in protein, flavoursome and rich in iron. It is a modern twist on the boiled egg, grated cheese and lettuce served with Salad Cream that we used to eat when I was a child!
The salty Halloumi is a perfect accompaniment to the salad, while the juicy, sweetness of the sweetcorn and the crispiness of the onion adds an exciting combination of both taste and texture.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Rocket, baby spinach and chard salad leaves
225g block Halloumi
small tin of salad crisp sweetcorn
4 eggs boiled
Fresh Gourmet Crispy Onions
Olive oil flavoured with herbs
Balsamic vinegar
Ground black pepper
Method
Slice Halloumi and fry in a dry pan until the liquid has evaporated and the cheese is browned.
Cut hard boiled eggs into quarters.
Make dressing by mixing one part oil to one part vinegar. Season with pepper to taste.
Dress the salad, sprinkle over sweetcorn and arrange the cheese and egg on top.
Sprinkle over the crispy onions.
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Cheese and Garlic, Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper and Ciabatta Basil pesto Croutons are made with artisan bread and baked, not fried, for a lighter touch. The Crispy Onions are lightly salted.
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I was sent some to create a salad recipe in the Fresh Gourmet recipe challenge.