Haloumi and spiced lentil veggie salad

haloumi cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: feta cheese

Tofu provides a lower-calorie option while feta adds a similar tangy flavor.

green lentils

🥗Healthier: black lentils

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Black lentils are equally nutritious, while canned lentils save time.

Heat a small frying pan over high heat.

Add cumin and coriander to the pan and stir for one minute until fragrant and slightly toasted.

Combine the toasted spices with diced red onion, cooked green lentils, diced cucumber, diced tomato, rocket, and chopped parsley in a bowl.

Drizzle the salad with lemon juice and olive oil, then toss to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Heat oil in a frying pan over high heat.

Add sliced halloumi cheese and cook for two minutes on each side or until golden.

Spoon the lentil mixture onto serving plates and top with the golden halloumi.

For added flavor, sprinkle with lemon zest before serving.

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