Description

This Watermelon, Cucumber & Halloumi Salad is the ultimate summer dish—sweet, salty, and refreshingly crisp. Juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and golden grilled halloumi come together with fresh herbs and a simple lemon-honey dressing for a vibrant salad that’s ready in minutes.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

– 8 oz halloumi cheese, cut into cubes or slices

– 2 cups watermelon, cubed

– 1 cup cucumber, sliced into rounds or half-moons

– 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

– 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

– 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling the halloumi)

For the Dressing:

– 2 tbsp olive oil

– 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

– 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice

– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.

2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Brush halloumi cubes with olive oil and grill for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.

3. In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, grilled halloumi, mint, and parsley.

4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

Notes

– For best texture, serve the salad right after assembling.

– Swap the halloumi for feta if you prefer a no-grill option.

– Try adding arugula, basil, or toasted nuts for extra flavor.

– Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad, Lunch, Side Dish
Method: Grilling, Tossing
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber halloumi salad, summer salad, grilled halloumi recipe, watermelon cucumber salad, healthy summer lunch