Halloumi & quinoa fattoush

Source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/halloumi-quinoa-fattoush

Ingredients

  • 2 brown pittas
    • torn into pieces
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lemons
    • juiced
  • 1 garlic clove
    • crushed
  • 250g halloumi
    • sliced
  • 250g microwaveable pouch quinoa
  • 350g medium tomatoes
    • quartered
  • 1 large cucumber
    • halved, deseeded, sliced
  • 4 spring onions
    • sliced
  • 1/2 small bunch mint
    • chopped
  • 1/2 small bunch dill
    • roughly chopped

Method

  • Step 1
    • Heat the grill to high. Toss the pitta pieces with 1 tbsp oil and spread out onto a baking sheet. Grill for 3-4 mins, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
  • Step 2
    • Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining oil with the lemon juice and garlic, then season. Heat a large griddle pan or non-stick frying pan over a high heat and cook the halloumi for 1-2 mins on each side or until lightly charred.
  • Step 3
    • Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, leave to cool, then toss with the tomatoes, cucumber, spring onion, most of the fresh herbs and the dressing. Season to taste. Tip onto a serving plate and top with the halloumi, pitta and remaining herbs.

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