Halloumi Three Bean Salad with Pomegranate Harissa Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

  • 7 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 1-inch slabs

  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 ½ teaspoons harissa, or more to taste

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup white beans, drained and rinsed

  • ⅓ cup chopped red onion

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook each halloumi slab on all 4 sides, about 5 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool slightly; cut into 1/4-inch cubes.

  2. While cheese is cooking, whisk pomegranate vinegar, honey, harissa, olive oil, and black pepper together in a dressing jar. Set aside.

  3. Combine black beans, kidney beans, white beans, onion, mint, and cilantro in a bowl and toss with a spoon. Add cooked halloumi. Drizzle vinaigrette dressing over salad and toss to coat. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes.