Grilled Halloumi and Watermelon Salad

Name: Grilled Halloumi and Watermelon Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Home cooking
Ingredients: Halloumi — 100 g; Watermelon — 200 g; Arugula — 40 g; Fresh mint — 3 g; Lime — 20 g; Olive oil — 8 ml; Salt — 0.5 g

Warm, pan-seared halloumi with chilled watermelon, arugula, and mint in a lime dressing.

Time: 15 min
Serving: 470 kcal
Ingredients: ≈ $4.19
Protein: 24 g

Healthy High protein Salad Meat-free Quick

Ingredients

1 Halloumipack 200 g ≈ $5.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 100 g
2 Watermelonpack 4 kg ≈ $5.00 200 g
3 Arugulapack 100 g ≈ $2.80 40 g
4 Fresh mintpack 30 g ≈ $2.20 3 g
5 Lime≈ $5.00 per kg 20 g
6 Olive oil 8 ml
7 Salt to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

Slice halloumi¹ into 1cm-thick planks and pat dry. Cut seedless watermelon² into 2cm cubes, wash and dry arugula³, and roughly tear mint leaves.
Squeeze lime⁵ juice, mix with olive oil and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes without oil.
Sear halloumi¹ for 2 minutes per side until golden, leaving it undisturbed.
Gently toss watermelon², arugula³, and mint in a bowl with half the dressing.
Plate the salad, top with warm halloumi¹, and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Serve immediately.

Tips

Why it works: Fry halloumi in a dry skillet to avoid steam. It prevents the cheese from sticking and ensures a crispy crust. Overcrowding the pan lowers the temperature and makes it soggy.
Substitutions: Use feta (80g) for halloumi if you prefer milder flavor; swap lime for lemon (20g juice) if unavailable. Skip mint if you don’t have it.
Common mistakes: Overcooking halloumi turns it rubbery. Stop when the edges curl and the center is still soft. If it smells burnt, it’s too late.
Storing and reheating: Eat fresh; halloumi loses crispness after 2 hours. If storing, keep dressing separate and toss just before serving.
Serve with: Pair with warm pita bread or whole-grain crackers to balance the salad’s juices and add texture.

In short

Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.

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Nutrition

Per serving and share of 2000 kcal

Calories	470 kcal	24%
Protein	24 g	33%
Fat	34 g	48%
Carbs	22 g	8%
Per 100 g	127 kcal

Cost

≈ $4.19per serving

Average supermarket prices, BLS (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), October 2026. Your store will differ: products come in packs and each chain sets its own prices. The priciest item here is halloumi.

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