Za’atar Crusted Halloumi with Barley Salad

Made this yummy dish today. If you are fan of cheese 🧀 like I am, grilled & golden Halloumi is like heaven! I coated mine with tangy za’atar before pan frying and served topped over a warm barley salad with lemony yogurt dressing. 😋

Ingredients

• 200g Halloumi Cheese, sliced into 8 pieces
• 2 Tbsp Za’atar
• 1 Cup Pot Barley, dry, rinsed
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• ½ Red Onion, diced
• 3 Cups Vegetable stock
• 1 Tomato, diced
• 1 bunch Parsley, chopped
• 2 Cups mixed Greens, washed
• Yogurt Dressing
• ½ Cup Greek Yogurt, plain
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice and zest
• 2 tsp Sugar
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper, to taste
• For Topping
• Extra parsley, lemon wedge

Directions

1. Sauté red onion in oil over médium heat. Add rinsed barley and toss to coat.
2. Add vegetable stock and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer covered until tender & chewy, approx. 45 minutes.
3. Heat large, non-stick pan over medium heat. Grill halloumi cheese-side down until golden. 2-3 minutes/ side. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Toss mixed greens with 1 tsp olive oil. Set aside.
5. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Toss with barley. Add tomatoes and ½ parsley. Mix together.
6. Divide mixed greens to 4 plates. Top with barley salad and 2 slices grilled halloumi. Serve sprinkled with remaining parsley & lemon wedge. Enjoy!
7. *Makes 4 large servings