A vibrant and protein-packed lunch bowl featuring quinoa, grilled halloumi cheese, and fresh Mediterranean vegetables.
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables by halving the cherry tomatoes, dicing the cucumber, and slicing the red onion.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Grill the halloumi slices over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly softened.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
Divide the quinoa salad into four bowls and top each with grilled halloumi slices. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving (375g)
For extra flavor, marinate the halloumi in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano for 30 minutes before grilling.
You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the bowl.
If you don't have a grill pan, you can pan-fry the halloumi in a skillet with a little olive oil.
The quinoa can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Stove
Grill Pan or BBQ
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