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Grilled Asparagus, Zucchini and Halloumi Salad

[heart_this] · Jul 21, 2008 · 46 Comments

Grilled Asparagus, Zucchini and Halloumi Salad

When I saw this recipe for grilled asparagus zucchini and halloumi salad I knew that I would have to try it. I like to grill and roast vegetables and this grilled salad sounded really good. As luck would have it, the farmers market is filled with fresh local zucchini. I had recently tried using pesto in a salad and I was thinking that it would go really well in this one. My favorite part of this salad though was the grilled halloumi! I recently tried frying halloumi for saganaki and really enjoyed its texture and flavour. This salad took a bit of effort to put together but it was relatively easy to do. The grilled asparagus, zucchini and halloumi salad was really good! It was nice and fresh and summery. I liked the combination of warm and cool components.

Grilled Asparagus, Zucchini and Halloumi Salad

Grilled Asparagus, Zucchini and Halloumi Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 handful asparagus (trimmed)
  • 1 zucchini (sliced thinly)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound halloumi (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
  • 1/2 lemon (juice)
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon (juice)
  • 2 handfuls spinach
directions
  1. Toss the tomatoes in the olive oil, salt and pepper and place skin side down on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast the tomatoes in a preheated 400F/200C oven for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Blanch the asparagus in boiling water and then rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
  4. Toss the zucchini and asparagus in the olive oil, salt and pepper to coat.
  5. Grill the zucchini and asparagus until they have nice grill marked, about 1-3 minutes.
  6. Brush the olive oil onto the gill and grill the halloumi cheese.
  7. Pour the lemon juice onto the halloumi.
  8. Mix the pesto, olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl.
  9. Toss everything together.
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Comments

  1. Sara says

    July 21, 2008 at 3:00 am

    mmmmm this look absolutely fantastic!

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  2. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    July 21, 2008 at 3:20 am

    This one is a real winner, Kevin! I love it!

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  3. noble pig says

    July 21, 2008 at 3:21 am

    The colors are just beautiful. I love it…fantastico.

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  4. Lori Lynn says

    July 21, 2008 at 3:33 am

    Great Grill Marks!

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  5. Jan says

    July 21, 2008 at 3:57 am

    Mmmmmmmmm! Sounds wonderful, Kevin. Good job.

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  6. Esi says

    July 21, 2008 at 4:44 am

    That looks great. I love discovering new ways to use halloumi.

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  7. Manggy says

    July 21, 2008 at 5:01 am

    I do love hot components in salad as well 🙂 Especially when it’s 1) cheese 2) it has those beautiful grill marks!

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  8. Elra says

    July 21, 2008 at 5:05 am

    Another great recipe and great photo! Will definitely put this on on my weekly menu.

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  9. cakebrain says

    July 21, 2008 at 5:44 am

    Great combination here…I’d eat it in a heartbeat!

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  10. Mochachocolata Rita says

    July 21, 2008 at 6:26 am

    i always love grilled zucchini. yum!

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  11. My Garden says

    July 21, 2008 at 6:30 am

    Fresh zucchini from the garden is the best!

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  12. Abeer says

    July 21, 2008 at 6:48 am

    ooooo!! the cobination sounds heavenly!! yum!!

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  13. Paula says

    July 21, 2008 at 6:53 am

    Mmmmm … genius salad! I love grilled zucchini and asparagus, and your idea to pair them in a salad is terrific. I’ll have to try that cheese; does it get messy or gooey on the grill?

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  14. HoneyB says

    July 21, 2008 at 9:19 am

    This looks really delicious Kevin!

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  15. Holler says

    July 21, 2008 at 9:38 am

    This is the salad for me. I love all the ingredients, especially the halloumi 🙂

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  16. Peter M says

    July 21, 2008 at 9:41 am

    Kevin, good salad that’s made great…with Halloumi cheese in it.

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  17. VeggieGirl says

    July 21, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    I LOVE grilling asparagus and zucchini – perfect for salads, indeed!! Your dish is so vibrant.

    Reply
  18. Jenny says

    July 21, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    mmm, really beautiful. I’ve been really into using veggis these days!

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  19. Adam says

    July 21, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    Grilled zucchini is amazing. They go great with your tomatoes and that pesto sounds great.

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  20. Nina's Kitchen (Nina Timm) says

    July 21, 2008 at 4:12 pm

    Too cold for salad right now, but this is quite a substantial summer salad. Love halloumi!

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  21. Joy the Baker says

    July 21, 2008 at 6:51 pm

    This might be one of my favorite things I’ve seen you make! It looks so simple and so delicious! Just beautiful!

    Reply
  22. Parker says

    July 21, 2008 at 6:53 pm

    Grilled zucchini has such a wonderful flavor. Nice looking salad.

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  23. Jan says

    July 21, 2008 at 7:29 pm

    A great photo Kevin – and a lovely dish!
    I love Halloumi!

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  24. Lisa says

    July 21, 2008 at 7:42 pm

    I’ve really been enjoying halloumi lately and always on the lookout for great recipes like this one.

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  25. [eatingclub] vancouver || js says

    July 21, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    Haven’t had the courage to fry cheese, any kind of cheese. Seems so wildly decadent!

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  26. Grace says

    July 21, 2008 at 7:59 pm

    man, i wish i had a grill. this looks healthy and tasty–nicely done.

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  27. Bruno says

    July 21, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    I had halloumi for the first time on a trip to New Zealand six months ago, and I haven’t been able to find it since. Perhaps I haven’t been looking hard enough. But at least now I know what to do with the cherry tomatoes I have that are rapidly approaching no-longer-edible…

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  28. Kalyn says

    July 21, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    This looks like a wonderful salad!

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  29. Bridgett says

    July 21, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    What a lovely salad! Did you make one for me as well?

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  30. Mrs Ergül says

    July 22, 2008 at 1:10 am

    Wow grilled salad! Fantastic!

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  31. Proud Italian Cook says

    July 22, 2008 at 2:44 am

    This is a great meal Kevin, Halloumi is my “new best friend” I just love it on the grill!

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  32. Cathy C says

    July 22, 2008 at 2:44 am

    What a great summer salad – Looks terrific –

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  33. Brilynn says

    July 22, 2008 at 2:56 am

    Ooh I love halloumi, haven’t had it in ages, this looks great!

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  34. noobcook says

    July 22, 2008 at 3:59 am

    This looks so healthy, I love the gentle grill marks, so pretty

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  35. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    July 22, 2008 at 7:01 am

    Oh, wonderful! Very appetizing!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  36. Bellini Valli says

    July 22, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    I love all the flavour cimbinations in this salad Kevin. Perfect for all the heat of of the summer!!!!

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  37. Jeanine says

    July 22, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    This looks fantastic, Kevin!

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  38. Deborah says

    July 22, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    That looks like summer on a plate! I’ve never tried halloumi, but the whole dish sounds delicious!

    Reply
  39. J for Kitchen Confit says

    July 22, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    This looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  40. Anonymous says

    July 23, 2008 at 12:47 am

    i must try this. it looks wonderful. and a way to get me to actually eat my zucchini. thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  41. Anonymous says

    July 23, 2008 at 3:46 am

    I’ve never heard of halloumi before. Very interesting. I clicked through to the saganaki post- YUM! I love fried cheese!

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  42. Jaime says

    July 24, 2008 at 12:43 am

    looks like such a healthy and delicious dish

    Reply
  43. Jeanne says

    July 25, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    Hey – glad to see you tried my salad! It is a fantastic combination of flavours & textures, isn't it, and well worth the bit of hassle putting it together.

    Reply
  44. Melpy says

    March 22, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    I made this the other day, roasting the vegetables and using bread cheese. It was so good! Thanks Kevin for another delicious meal.

    Reply
  45. Sarah Morris says

    June 8, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Is this for one or two?

    Sarah

    Reply
  46. kevin says

    June 18, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    Sarah Morris: This makes 2 servings. Enjoy!

    Reply

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