Project Description
Quinoa & Haloumi Salad with Chilli Coriander Dressing
- Serves 4
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 large kumara (orange sweet potato), peeled, halved lengthways, thickly sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
- 2 cups (500ml) vegetable stock
- 1 cup (200g) quinoa, rinsed, drained
- 1 cup coriander leaves
- 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 180g Lemnos Haloumi, thickly sliced crossways
- Lemon zest, to serve
Method:
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Combine the kumara, onion, cumin, ground coriander and 1 tbs oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer over the lined tray. Roast, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes or until golden brown and just tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, combine the stock and quinoa in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Set aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Finely chop ¼ cup of the coriander. Place in a screw-top jar with the chilli, lemon juice and half the remaining oil. Shake until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook haloumi for 1-2 minutes each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- Combine the kumara mixture, quinoa, mint and remaining coriander in a large bowl. Arrange on a serving platter. Top with haloumi and drizzle with coriander dressing. Serve immediately sprinkled with lemon zest.