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Mediterranean Haloumi & Olive Salad Bowl

Mediterranean Haloumi & Olive Salad Bowl

with Garlic Croutons & Creamy Pesto Dressing
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 15, 2026
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Calories
619 kcal
Protein
21.6g protein
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Eggs
  • Walnut
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Sesame
  • Lupin
  • Almond
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Cashew

Freshen up your mealtimes with this rainbow bowl of goodness! It's full of veggies and flavour, with olives, haloumi and hearty garlicky croutons to round out the stellar salad. This is one salad that is made for making friends - or you can just enjoy the whole thing yourself! This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 40g carbohydrates per serving.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

haloumi

(Contains: Milk)

1 clove

garlic

1

tomato

1

cucumber

½

red onion

½

Bake-At-Home Ciabatta

(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat May be present: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Lupin, Almond, Hazelnut.)

1 packet

mixed salad leaves

1 packet

kalamata olives

1 packet

creamy pesto dressing

(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Walnut May be present: Almond, Macadamia, Cashew.)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1 tbs

white wine vinegar

½ tbs

honey

drizzle

vinegar (balsamic or white wine)

Energy (kJ)2591 kJ
Calories619 kcal
Fat46.5 g
of which saturates17.4 g
Carbohydrate24.1 g
of which sugars10.1 g
Dietary Fibre4.4 g
Protein21.6 g
Sodium1717 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• In a medium bowl, place haloumi and cover with water to soak. • Finely chop garlic. Roughly chop tomato and cucumber. Thinly slice red onion (see ingredients). • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine onion, white wine vinegar and a good pinch of sugar and salt. • Microwave onion for 30 second bursts, until softened. Set aside to cool.

2
2

• Cut or tear bake-at-home ciabatta (see ingredients) into bite-sized chunks. • In a large frying pan, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook ciabatta until golden and slightly crispy, 5-6 minutes. • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Season to taste then transfer to a large bowl.

3
3

• Drain haloumi and pat dry. Cut the haloumi into 1cm-thick slices. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook haloumi until golden brown, 1-2 minutes each side. Remove from heat, add the honey, turning to coat.

4
4

• Add tomato, cucumber, mixed salad leaves, kalamata olives and pickled onion to the croutons. Add a drizzle of vinegar and olive oil. Toss to combine and season to taste. • Divide Mediterranean salad between bowls. • Top with haloumi. Drizzle with creamy pesto dressing to serve. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers loved this delicious Mediterranean salad, with many praising its outstanding taste.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, this dish made an excellent lunch option for many.
  • Suggestions: Some found the onion overpowering; consider reducing the amount or serving it on the side.
  • Leftovers: To keep croutons crispy, add them just before serving to avoid sogginess.
  • Portions: Reviewers appreciated the generous amount of haloumi included in the recipe.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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