Hot Honey Peach and Halloumi Couscous Salad

close up shot of hot honey and peach halloumi couscous salad in wooden salad bowl after tossing

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Hot Honey Peach and Halloumi Couscous Salad

This Hot Honey Peach and Halloumi Couscous Salad is a stand-out summer side dish, or vegetarian main meal. Halloumi is pan-seared until golden, then layered with sweet peaches, pearl couscous, and pepper-y arugula. A simple hot honey dressing ties it all together, with mint and pistachios thrown in for freshness and crunch! It's easy to make, but feels so elevated and unique.

Servings people

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Equipment

cutting board
knife
small pot with lid
colander
grill pan or non-stick pan
large salad bowl + tongs
small bowl or jar

Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 cup dry pearl (Israeli) couscous (5.6oz)
½ lb halloumi
2 yellow peaches (9-11 oz total), pitted & cut into chunks
2 oz baby arugula
½ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
⅓ cup shelled pistachios roughly chopped
⅓ cup finely diced red onion

For the Hot Honey Dressing:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp hot honey or normal honey
½ tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp dijon mustard
kosher salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

First, cook your couscous according to package instructions. Drain off any excess liquid and rinse with cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
1 cup dry pearl (Israeli) couscous
Slice your halloumi lengthwise into 1/2" thick slices and then cut into large chunks (it's easier to cook & flip them when larger and then we will cut them down even more after cooking).
½ lb halloumi
Bring a grill pan or large non-stick pan to medium heat. Grease lightly with oil. Then, add halloumi chunks and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let halloumi cool down for a few minutes before chopping into small bite-sized pieces.
In a small jar or bowl, add all hot honey dressing ingredients and stir or shake until emulsified.
2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp hot honey, ½ tbsp lemon juice, kosher salt & black pepper, ½ tsp dijon mustard
Add arugula, cooked & cooled couscous, peaches, grilled halloumi, mint, pistachios and red onion to a large salad bowl. Pour hot honey dressing over top and toss to combine. Taste and adjust salt & pepper as needed. Enjoy!
2 yellow peaches, 2 oz baby arugula, ½ cup fresh mint leaves, ⅓ cup shelled pistachios, ⅓ cup finely diced red onion

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Calories: 415kcal

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Greek

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: Arugula, Couscous, Halloumi, Hot Honey, Peach, Pistachios, Side Dish, Summer Recipes, Vegetarian

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