Pea, haloumi and mint salad

Recipes / Salads

Update the classic combo of peas and mint with lemon and golden-crusted haloumi.

Recipe «Pea, haloumi and mint salad» presented in category Recipes / Salads, to prepare this dish you will need no more 5 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 380g frozen baby peas, 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 180g haloumi, cut into 1cm-thick slices, 1 cup fresh mint leaves, 1 lemon, zested , 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp caster sugar .

Ingredients:

  • 380g frozen baby peas 
  • 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
  • 180g haloumi, cut into 1cm-thick slices 
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves 
  • 1 lemon, zested 
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 
  • 1/4 tsp caster sugar 

Instructions

  1. Place peas in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Refresh under cold water. Drain.
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the haloumi, turning, for 2 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
  3. Combine the peas, haloumi, mint and lemon zest in a large bowl. Season.
  4. Whisk the remaining oil, lemon juice and sugar in a small bowl. Pour over the pea mixture. Toss to combine.