Haloumi and spiced lentil veggie salad

Looking for a refreshing summer meal? Say hello to this haloumi and spiced lentil salad (RECIPE BELOW). It’s packed with zesty flavour and is ready in just 15 minutes – perfect for busy weeknights!
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Haloumi & spiced lentil salad
Serves 4 Prep 10 mins Cooking 5 mins
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 x 400g cans lentils, rinsed, drained
2 Lebanese cucumbers, chopped
350g mixed medley tomatoes, halved
50g baby rocket leaves
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 lemon, zested, juiced
2 tbs olive oil
180g pkt haloumi, cut into 1cm-thick slices
1. Heat a small frying pan over high heat. Add the cumin and coriander, and cook for 1 min or until toasted. Combine the spice mixture, onion, lentils, cucumber, tomato, rocket and parsley in a large bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and half the oil. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the remaining oil in a medium frying pan over high heat. Add the haloumi and cook for 2 mins each side or until golden.
3. Divide the lentil salad among serving plates. Top with haloumi and sprinkle with lemon zest to serve.
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