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Halloumi with Couscous and Greens





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Makes 4 servings

Halloumi is a stretched-curd cheese, like mozzarella, from Cyprus. It doesn't melt, so it can be baked, broiled, fried, and even grilled.

Halloumi with Couscous and Greens




James Carrier
 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  About 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
 1 1/2 cups couscous
 1 cup sugar snap peas, rinsed and any strings pulled off
 1 package (8 to 9 oz.; 250 g.) halloumi cheese, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
 1/4 cup lemon juice
  Pepper
 6 ounces salad mix, rinsed and crisped
 1 cup cherry tomatoes, rinsed and stemmed
 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  Lemon wedges
Step 1
1

In a 3- to 4-quart pan over high heat, bring 2 1/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cayenne to a boil. Remove from heat, add couscous and sugar snap peas, cover, and let stand until couscous is tender to bite, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, place halloumi slices in a single layer in a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes total. Remove pan from heat, but leave cheese in pan to keep warm.

Step 3
3

In a 1-cup glass measure, mix lemon juice, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl, mix salad greens with 1/4 cup of the dressing. Mound equally on four plates. Stir cherry tomatoes, parsley, and mint into couscous and mound over greens. Top portions equally with halloumi slices, then dressing. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 631Calories from Fat 46
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g50%

Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 1166mg49%
Total Carbohydrate 62g21%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Protein 23g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.