Halloumi Bowl with Nutty Tomato Vinaigrette
Halloumi, a semi-firm cheese with a high melting point, makes a great protein-rich addition to this quinoa-based bowl. A quick vinaigrette pulsed in the food processor using sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts provides rich flavor.
Photo: Olimpia Davies
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Ingredients
Bowl
- 1 cup red quinoa
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 5 oz halloumi cheese, sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup microgreens
Vinaigrette
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ¼ cup unsalted pine nuts
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 to 3 tbsp water
- sea salt, to taste
Preparation
- Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and gently stir in lemon juice.
- Meanwhile, prepare vinaigrette: Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 5 minutes; drain. Place in a food processor with pine nuts, oil and vinegar. Process for 30 seconds. With motor running, drizzle in water until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
- In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and green onions.
- Mist a cast iron skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium-high. Add halloumi and cook for 6 minutes, turning halfway, until heated through and golden on both sides. (Alternatively, you can use a grill for the halloumi.)
- Among bowls, divide quinoa, vegetable mixture, halloumi, avocado and microgreens. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1/4 of recipe
- Calories 578
- Carbohydrate Content 48 g
- Cholesterol Content 27 mg
- Fat Content 37 g
- Fiber Content 13 g
- Protein Content 19 g
- Saturated Fat Content 10 g
- Sodium Content 406 mg
- Sugar Content 12 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 18 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 7 g