Grilled Eggplant and Halloumi Salad with Mint and Lemon Dressing

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Charred eggplant and salty halloumi cheese tossed with fresh mint and a zesty lemon dressing for a refreshing Mediterranean salad. This Greek recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs medium eggplants, halloumi cheese, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush 2 sliced medium eggplants evenly with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Grill eggplant slices for 4 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Brush 8 oz sliced halloumi cheese with remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Grill for 2 minutes per side until golden and slightly softened.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Arrange grilled eggplant and halloumi on a serving platter. Drizzle with lemon-garlic dressing and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves evenly over the top.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately while warm for a bright and savory salad with smoky char and fresh herbs.

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