Halloumi and Chickpea Salad with Harissa Tahini Dressing
This Halloumi and Chickpea Salad with Harissa Tahini Dressing is a fun and healthy, gluten free and vegetarian lunch or dinner recipe. It's made with whole food ingredients like kale, roasted sweet potato, crispy chickpeas and warm halloumi. Finish it off with a creamy harissa tahini dressing for a flavorful, unique, and nourishing salad that you'll actually crave!
Equipment
- large baking sheet
- non-stick pan
- small jar or bowl
- large salad bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can chickpeas (15oz), drained & rinsed
- 1 medium sweet potato (12oz), cut into 3/4" cubes
- salt & pepper to taste
- 8-9 oz halloumi thinly sliced
- 1 bunch lacinato kale ribs & stems removed, chopped (about 5 heaping cups)
For the Harissa Tahini Dressing - SEE NOTE*:
- 3 tbsp tahini
- ½ tbsp harissa paste **
- 2 tsp maple syrup or honey
- juice from ½ small lemon
- 3 tbsp water
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. After draining and rinsing your chickpeas, rub them between a dish towel or paper towel to dry them off and remove the loose skins.1 can chickpeas
- Add chickpeas and chopped sweet potato to a large baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Toss until fully coated. Then, spread out evenly on the baking sheet so that nothing is overlapping.1 medium sweet potato, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt & pepper, 1 can chickpeas
- Transfer baking sheet to the oven for 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are somewhat crispy. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, bring a large non-stick pan to medium heat. Once hot, add slices of halloumi and cook until golden (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove from the pan and set aside.8-9 oz halloumi
- In a small bowl or jar, add all harissa tahini dressing ingredients and stir or shake until combined. Adjust water as needed to get to your desired consistency! It will thicken up as it sits.3 tbsp tahini, ½ tbsp harissa paste, 2 tsp maple syrup, juice from ½ small lemon, 3 tbsp water, salt
- Add chopped kale to a large bowl and then pour almost all of the harissa tahini dressing over top, reserving some for later. Massage the dressing into the kale with your hands.1 bunch lacinato kale
- Top the massaged kale with the roasted sweet potato & chickpeas, halloumi & the remaining harissa tahini dressing. Optionally, garnish with some chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
*NOTE: This yields a lightly dressed salad so if you prefer it to be heavier on the dressing, I'd recommend doubling all of the harissa tahini dressing ingredients. **NOTE: I used the Trader Joe's brand which is pretty spicy, but if you use something milder such as Mina, you may be able to increase the amount. Taste and adjust to your spice preference!
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10674IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 708mg | Iron: 3mg