Pan-Seared Halloumi Salad with Watermelon and Mint

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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A refreshing Greek-inspired salad combining crispy golden halloumi cheese with sweet watermelon and bright mint leaves. This Greek recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 16 minutes, pairs halloumi cheese, watermelon, fresh mint leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces halloumi cheese
2 cups, cubed watermelon
1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint leaves
1 medium, diced cucumber
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp, fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 cups, washed and dried arugula

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz halloumi slices and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 2 cups cubed watermelon, 4 cups arugula, 1 medium diced cucumber, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves.
Step 3: Add the warm halloumi to the salad bowl. Drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over everything and sprinkle 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Toss gently to combine and serve immediately while halloumi is warm and salad is crisp and refreshing.