Mediterranean quinoa salad with grilled halloumi
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 tsp vegetable oil1/2 small red onion, sliced1/2 roasted pepper from a jar, thickly sliced, or a handful of a handful of ready-roasted sliced peppers6 olives, sliced60g quinoa180ml vegetable stockSmall bunch flat-leaf parsley, roughly choppedZest and lemon juice of 1 lemon40g halloumi cheese (light), cut into slices
Method
Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a saucepan. Cook the onion and pepper for a few mins, then add the quinoa and cook for a further 3 mins. Add the stock, cover and turn the heat down to a simmer. Cook for 15 mins or until soft, then stir through half the parsley. Heat the grill.
Meanwhile, mix the lemon zest and juice with the parsley. Grill the halloumi until both sides are golden and crisp. Serve the salad with the grilled halloumi and the dressing poured over everything.