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    Roasted Beetroot Salad with Halloumi and Pomegranate Glaze

    Published: Aug 9, 2019 · Modified: Mar 31, 2023 by The Devil Wears Salad

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    This Roasted Beetroot Salad and Halloumi has a rich, deep colour with delicious flavours. The crunch of the pistachio and the sweetness of the pomegranate glaze will make this a showstopper.

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    Why I Love Roasted Beetroot Salad with Halloumi

    Growing up I detested beetroot. Limp with a funny tin taste. Did not understand why anyone could eat canned beetroot.

    Then as an adult, someone introduced me to fresh beetroot. Oh wow. It’s incredible how obsessed we are with beetroot. Do have a look at our list of the best produce to pair beetroot with.

    My favourite way of serving beetroot is roasting it. It’s super easy and gives a more intensified sweet flavour with a delicious tender bite. Plus the deep red-purple colours are amazing.

    Love combining it with savoury halloumi and the earthy crunch of pistachio. This halloumi beetroot salad with all its rich flavours will just explode in your mouth.

    What Is Halloumi Cheese?

    Originating from Cyprus, halloumi is a semi-hard cheese traditionally made from a combination of goat and sheep’s milk but now can also be made with cow’s milk.

    Soaked in brine, halloumi is well known for strong salty flavours which is why I like pan frying them for salads to add a bit of punch and texture.

    It is one of those ingredients where I find my non-cheese eating (yes – don’t get me started) family members will delightfully enjoy as they have no idea it is cheese and just love it for what it is!

    What Cheese Is Similar To Halloumi?

    Similar to other fresh milk cheeses like mozzarella, halloumi has a layered texture but more salty and firmer like feta. Once cooked though, I find it resembles the Greek saganaki kefalotyri cheese.

    It is however hard to substitute halloumi in recipes because of its unique salty taste, stringy body and crispy crust when pan fried or grilled. And of course, that squeaky texture!

    Salty halloumi cheese recipe

    Can You Eat Halloumi Cheese Raw?

    There is no harm in eating halloumi raw and sometimes you can find it thinly sliced on salads.

    However, with a high melting point, halloumi is most often served pan fried or grilled. Cooking halloumi changes the texture from salty and a bit rubbery to deliciously creamy with good savoury notes.

    This adds great flavour to any salad or as a simple meze dish with a good squeeze of lemon alongside watermelon, fresh dips and warm pitta bread. Hmmmm, how could you say no to that?

    For more halloumi salad recipes, check out: Yellow Nectarine Salad with Grilled Halloumi, Pearl Couscous Salad with Za’atar Halloumi And Pomegranate and Balsamic Honey Roasted Figs and Halloumi Salad.

    How to Make Roasted Beetroot Salad with Halloumi

    How to Roast Beetroot

    I prefer to use a bunch of baby beetroot rather than large ones but either way works. Trim the green tops off the baby beetroot, give it a good wash and wrap in foil to roast in oven.

    This will take approximately 1 hour in a preheated 220°C (430°F) oven. To check if the beetroot is tender, you can use a small knife to pierce through it. Just be careful of the steam as you open the foil package! It can get very hot.

    Roasting beetroot is one of our favourite ways to eat it so we can never resist it in our salad recipes such as our Roasted Beetroot Salad with Tangelo and Pine Nuts and Freekeh Grain Salad with Preserved Lemons.

    After the beetroot has cooled down, peel the skin off. I prefer to peel my beets quickly under running water to avoid red stains on my hands. Alternatively you can wear disposable gloves.

    Beetroot Halloumi Pistachio kernels

    How to Dress Beetroot

    Chop up the baby beets into halves or quarters (depending on size) and dress it lightly with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to add extra flavour.

    Let the beetroot sit in the dressing for a few minutes to soak in the juices before assembling.

    How to Toast Pistachio Kernels

    Other than adding a crunchy texture to the dish, the beautiful green chopped pistachio provides an interesting layer of colour to this dish.

    If you don’t enjoy the tastes of pistachios, walnuts would work well too. Shell-less pistachio kernels are readily available at most supermarkets or whole food stores.

    Whilst the beets are roasting, roughly chop up the kernels and then in a heated fry pan, gently dry toast the pistachio. Once you see some colour on the nuts, remove from fry pan and set aside to cool down.

    How to Fry Halloumi?

    I’m very lucky to have a local Mediterranean deli within walking distance of my home so I get a good selection of halloumi. Most supermarkets will stock a variety of halloumi as well.

    Traditionally, halloumi is made of a mixture of goats and sheep milk with a hint of mint but most brands today you will find they use pasteurised cows milk.

    They do vary in texture and saltiness so best to try a few different brands to find the one you love the most.

    Whilst the beetroot are continuing to roast, cut the halloumi in thick slices and fry in a large fry pan over medium high heat. If you’re using a non-stick pan, no need for oil but otherwise lightly brush halloumi with olive oil before frying.

    Fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and then flip over to fry the other side. Once you remove from the pan, give it a good squeeze of lemon juice to balance the saltiness.

    Roasted Beetroot Salad with Halloumi and Pomegranate Glaze

    Layering and Dressing the Salad

    I love serving this beetroot and halloumi salad on a rectangular platter to match the shape of the halloumi pieces when cut.

    Arrange the fried halloumi first, then scatter the beetroot on top.

    Thinly cut red onion from stem to root and scatter on top of beetroot. I prefer stem to root for a slightly different look to this salad.

    Drizzle pomegranate glaze or molasses across the salad. If you can’t find pomegranate glaze or molasses at your local stores, balsamic glaze would be a good substitute.

    Both pomegranate or balsamic glaze is a thickened concoction with added sugar – it gives a heavenly sweet but tart taste and makes for the perfect beetroot salad dressing.

    Finally, generously sprinkle roughly torn coriander leaves and toasted pistachio .

    If you were to take this beetroot and halloumi salad to a party, all elements can be premade and easily assembled at your destination. You won’t need to worry about soggy salad leaves!

    Striking colours, delicious flavours and easy to make. A roast beetroot salad you will definitely come back for more.

    That’s all!

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    Roasted Beetroot Salad with Halloumi and Pomegranate Glaze
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    Roasted Beetroot Salad with Halloumi and Pomegranate Glaze

    This Roasted Beetroot and Halloumi Salad has a rich, deep colour with delicious flavours. The crunch of the pistachio and the sweetness of the pomegranate glaze will make this a showstopper.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: International
    Dietary: Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 537kcal
    Author: Sammy Eng

    Ingredients

    Salad

    • 3 beetroot, medium
    • 50 g pistachio
    • 500 g halloumi cheese
    • 2 tsp olive oil
    • ½ lemon, juiced
    • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
    • ¼ bunch coriander
    • salt, to taste
    • pepper, to taste

    Salad Dressing

    • 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses

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    Instructions

    Salad

    • Preheat oven 220°C or 430°F
    • Wash and trim leafy tops of beetroot. Then wrap whole beetroot in foil to roast in oven for 1 hour or until tender.
      Once beetroot is tender (you can test by piercing a knife through it), remove from foil and set aside to cool down.
      Once cool enough to hold, gently peel off skin with your hands. If the beetroot is roasted properly, the skin should easily come off when you push your thumbs against it.
      Chop up beetroot into smaller bite-sized pieces.
    • Roughly chop pistachio kernels and over medium heat, dry toast pistachio kernels in small fry pan. Remove and let cool.
    • Cut halloumi in thick 1 cm slices and brush lightly with olive oil. Fry halloumi slices in a large fry pan over medium heat for approximately 2 minutes each side or until golden brown. Squeeze some lemon juice over the cheese.
    • Thinly slice red onion and roughly tear up coriander leaves.

    Salad Dressing

    • Place beetroot in bowl, add extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
    • Mix well together and marinate for a few minutes before assembly.

    Assembly

    • To assemble salad, place halloumi on serving plate, pile chopped beetroot on top, scatter sliced red onions and then drizzle with pomegranate molasses.
    • Sprinkle with toasted pistachio, coriander leaves and serve.

    Notes

    • To avoid red stains on hands, you can peel beetroot under running water or use disposable gloves.
    • Pistachio can be replaced by other nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts.
    • Great dish for entertaining to go with lamb or steak or add it to a range of meze dishes with dips, cold meats, olives and warm bread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Sodium: 1614mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 1283mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided is an estimate only and generated by an online calculator.

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    1. Amy Liu Dong

      April 04, 2023 at 4:09 am

      5 stars
      I have never tried to make this but this one look so easy and delicious!

      Reply
    2. Danial

      February 05, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      Thanks for sharing the delicious recipes.

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      • The Devil Wears Salad

        February 11, 2021 at 3:18 pm

        You’re most welcome Danial!

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    3. Ada

      October 21, 2019 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      Loved how you cover each of the ingredient , how to prepare it and how to present it. I made sure I used a less salty Helloumi ( bad experience in the past) and as suggested I used the balsamic glaze option. I prepared it for a dinner party and it WOWED the crowd! Keep up the good work girls, I can’t do without you.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        October 22, 2019 at 12:44 pm

        Awww thanks Ada! So glad your dinner guests loved the salad and that it worked so well for you. Also really glad to hear that the step by step instructions were helpful. Which salad recipe will you try next?

        Reply
    4. Anna Walshe

      September 09, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was a feast for the eye and the tummy. Looks amazing on the platter love the purple against the green, just stunning. So impressed how thoughtful the girls are with information, each recipe is an inspiring journey!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 09, 2019 at 4:37 pm

        Awww… thank you Anna! We’re so pleased you enjoyed this recipe and that you thought it looked gorgeous! We definitely appreciate the feedback. Which salad will you try next?

        Reply

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