Make the most of the British asparagus season, with this delicious salad. Asparagus, teamed up with halloumi to create a vibrant and fresh summery dish.
Hurrah, the wait is over! British asparagus season is here and I hasten to add that I’m more than excited. Fruit and vegetables always taste so much better when they’re in season and during that short window when they’re at they’re best I try to make the most them. Asparagus spears lend themselves well to many dishes, great served simply with runny egg yolks or served with salty cheese as I found out recently when I made this grilled asparagus and halloumi salad.
It feels like forever ago since I blogged a more traditional salad recipe, you know with actual leaves. My last one was my rainbow quinoa salad topper and the one before that was a peanut sesame noodle salad. With this one, I’ve gone back to basics and focused on letting the fresh produce shine and combining them with a simple drizzle of lemon infused oil, oregano, and halloumi cheese. Plus, grilling the asparagus really brings in another dimension of flavour that I adore.
Seasonal British asparagus teamed up with salty halloumi cheese to create a vibrant and fresh summery salad.
- 100 g asparagus
- 250 g halloumi cheese
- 1/4 cucumber sliced
- 12 cherry tomatoes halved
- 6 radishes sliced
- Large handfuls of mixed salad leaves
- Drizzle of lemon infused oil (can use lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil instead)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
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Brush the asparagus lightly with oil, before placing on a griddle or frying pan. Cook the asparagus on both sides until griddle marks appear on the spears and set aside.
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Slice the halloumi cheese, and place in a dry frying pan (with no oil) Cook on each side, turning when one side has turned golden brown and then cook the same on the other side.
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On 2 plates, place the mixed salad leaves and top with the tomatoes, cucumber, and radishes. When ready, add on top the asparagus and halloumi cheese.
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Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle over the dried oregano before serving.
I’m a bit obsessed with salads at the moment, well more than usual, and always on the lookout for different ways to create them and mixing different ingredients. When people say that salads are boring, I’m always surprised because there is so much to do with them that I could never tire of them. This one is definitely going to be a staple of mine for lunch through British asparagus season.
Drizzled over the top, is a fancy lemon infused oil, however, normally if I’m out of this I squeeze over some lemon juice and some good quality extra virgin olive oil, which tastes pretty much the same. I’m a mega halloumi cheese fan too, I mean who doesn’t love squeaky cheese – unless you’re vegan or dairy intolerant of course! The saltiness of the cheese compliments the citrus notes from the lemon, earthy green vegetables, and sweet tomatoes.
For more salad recipes, there are lots over on my recipe page waiting for you to check out.
Halloumi is so versatile, isn’t it? Perfect for salads. As for asparagus…. yay! You provided some lovely ideas.
You just can’t beat that squeaky cheese.
I love asparagus season! This looks wonderful Jemma, thanks a lot.
Me too. Thak you, Deano.
I LOVE that squeaky cheese. So good. And I’m with you when people say salads are boring. Yes if you just have boring ingredients each time. You can jazz a salad up in so many ways.
Exactly! Salads can be so exciting depending on the ingredients you use and you can really make them your own.
I could just tuck into a plate of this right now! I can imagine how glorious the buttery halloumi tastes with the asparagus – what a lovely combination of flavours.
I’m a big halloumi fan And i also love asparagus so i look forward to making this.
Yay! Thanks, Jo.
Ah halloumi is one of my favourite kinds of cheese <3 This sounds like a delicious recipe, definitely want to try it!
Thanks, Emily. I adore halloumi too.
Oh yum this sounds absolutely delicious, as the weather gets warmer I get more drawn to eating things like salads and this sounds like a good one.
I’m the same. Although I eat salads all year round, I’m even more drawn to them in the summer.
Oh this looks delicious, i love squeaky cheese! That’s what Halloumi called in our house lol
Here too! I love squeaky cheese.
What a lovely looking salad! I’m expecting the asparagus to be at this weekend’s farmers market and have been looking for something delicious to use it in. There’s truly nothing better than a summer salad filled with seasonal veggies!
I’ve been meaning to check out my local farmer’s market and the seasonal offerings. I hope they had lots of asparagus for you.
This is the perfect summer/spring recipe and I do love a good halloumi salad. With asparagus this is the perfect salad x
Thanks, Ana.
Ooh asparagus and halloumi, what a winning combination! I really miss cheese now I’m dairy free xxx
Aww, perhaps you could replace the halloumi with grilled aubergine?
Halloumi is my absolute favourite cheese so this salad sounds amazing x
Thanks so much, Rhian.
Jemma, this is a perfect way to embrace the British asparagus season! Halloumi and soft egg are perfect foils for its minerality. Craveable is an understatement 🙂
Thanks so much Kellie. I love asparagus and think it’s best served simply. 🙂
I adore Greek salads with oregano and I love halloumi and asparagus, so this sounds amazing to me!
Thank you, Emily. Greek salads are a favourite of mine.
Fresh, tasty and ready for the summer season. I love halloumi too 🙂 x
It’s a real summer dish.
OMG DEFINITELY trying this on Monday! A keeper for #MeatfreeMonday – I’m such a fan of halloumi and asparagus! I must confess I’ve never had them together in the past. Exciting!
Yay! Please let me know how you get on with it. 🙂
Not sure why but I too been a little bit obsessed with making and having salad this week. Today I had my 5th salad and I am loving it. Not tried asparagus salad yet though. This looks delicious
Yay for salads! I hope you’re not getting bored of them just yet. They’tr great in this humid weather.
I love halloumi, my dad is cypriot so we grew up on it haha. Ive never thought to pair it with asparagus but this looks amazing!
Yum, I bet that was amazing to eat it so often growing up.
I adore halloumi, it is one of my favourite salad toppings! 🙂 x
Me too, it’s so yummy!
Oh yum!! Two of my favourite ingredients in one bowl – so simpke and easy, but I bet tasty as anything!! X
This salad looks great! I love halloumi but I don’t have it very often as I think it’s one of those things to have only once in a while. For this salad it’s definitely worth it though.
I have halloumi all the time, I love it! Thank you Petra, and thanks again for sharing my recipe.