Halloumi, Kale & Strawberry Salad

[Carl]

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Takes: 45 minutes
Serves: 4

No nutritional information available.

Ingredients

- 325g pearl barley, rinsed and drained
- 200g halloumi, sliced
- 150g kale, shredded
- 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 250g strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Handful of mint leaves
- 75g pistachios, chopped
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the dressing:

- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, crushed

Method

1. Cook the pearl barley according to the pack instructions, then drain and transfer to a large bowl.

2. Meanwhile, whisk the dressing ingredients together in a jug.

3. Preheat a griddle over a high heat. Cook the halloumi for 1 minute on each side until lightly charred.

4. Add the kale to the pearl barley in the bowl and toss together. Add the chickpeas, strawberries, mint, pistachios, onion and the dressing and toss together. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the griddled halloumi and serve.