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Crunchy Chickpea & Halloumi Salad

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If your idea of a good salad includes serious crunch, this one’s for you. This salad is all about texture and flavor. Halloumi, a brined cheese, is seared until golden with a lightly crisp exterior and a creamy bite. Chickpeas are roasted with warming spices until nutty and toasty, adding depth and a satisfying crunch throughout.

Balanced with peppery arugula, fresh vegetables, and herbs, the bowl stays bright and refreshing. A lemony tahini dressing also adds brightness and a creaminess that pulls everything together.

The result is a fiber-rich meal that supports steady energy. Plus, it’s ideal for lunch, meal prep, or an easy dinner when you want something nourishing without feeling heavy.

Crunchy Chickpea & Halloumi Salad

Ingredients

Crispy Chickpeas
• 1 (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained and patted dry
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Halloumi
• 1 package halloumi cheese, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for the pan)
• ½ lemon, juiced

Salad
• 2 cups arugula
• 2 bell peppers, finely diced
• 1 cucumber, finely diced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Creamy Tahini Dressing
• ¼ cup tahini, well stirred
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup cold water
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Make the Crispy Chickpeas
Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread in an even layer on the tray and bake for 25–35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crunchy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Season with extra salt and pepper if needed.

2. Cook the Halloumi
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the halloumi slices and cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until equally golden.
Remove from the pan and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Slice or cube if desired.

3. Whisk the Dressing
In a bowl, whisk together tahini, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Slowly stream in the cold water while whisking until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust with more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.

4. Assemble
In a large bowl, combine arugula, bell peppers, cucumber, cilantro, parsley, crispy chickpeas, and halloumi. Drizzle with the tahini dressing and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately.

Top Tip

To make this salad super meal-prep friendly, let the chickpeas and halloumi cool completely before storing, and keep the dressing separate until just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.

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