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Grilled halloumi cheese, fresh vegetables, Mediterranean style
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Halloumi salad (180 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.7 g of carbs, 13.5 g of protein, 16.2 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 63 µg of Vitamin K covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
252
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
11.7g
· 4% DV
Protein
13.5g
· 27% DV
Fat
16.2g
· 21% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 19% · Protein 22% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.2 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 10.26 g | 51% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 918 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 60 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 90 g | 126 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 300 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 350 g | 490 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
A halloumi salad usually combines browned halloumi with leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. Add a simple lemon-and-olive-oil dressing, then put the cheese on top just before serving so it stays warm and its browned edges remain firm.
Pan-fry or grill thick halloumi slices until golden on both sides. Use a hot pan and avoid moving the slices too soon; halloumi releases more easily once a browned crust forms. Add it to the salad while still warm.
No, halloumi usually holds its shape in a halloumi salad when grilled or pan-fried. Its firm texture and high melting point make it suitable for serving warm over greens, rather than turning into a melted layer like many other cheeses.
A lemon and olive oil dressing works well with halloumi salad because its acidity cuts through the cheese’s salty richness. Whisk in a little Dijon mustard or honey if you like, and taste before adding salt because halloumi is already salty.
You can wash and chop the vegetables and mix the dressing ahead, but cook the halloumi just before serving. The cheese becomes firmer as it cools, while dressed leaves wilt; keep the components separate until you assemble the salad.
Serve halloumi salad with crusty bread, roasted vegetables or grains such as bulgur or couscous. To make it a more substantial meal, add chickpeas or lentils; their mild flavor complements the salty, browned cheese without overpowering the fresh vegetables.
Halloumi salad is best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated in a sealed container and eaten the next day. The greens may soften and the cooked cheese will lose its fresh-grilled texture, especially if the dressing has already been added.
Halloumi salad can be part of a balanced meal because it pairs cheese with fresh vegetables. Halloumi is salty and filling, so use a moderate amount and make the vegetables a generous part of the plate.
Yes, you can eat halloumi salad cold, although the cheese is usually more enjoyable warm. If preparing it chilled, let the cooked halloumi cool separately before adding it, so its heat does not wilt the greens.
Paneer is a useful substitute for halloumi in a salad because it can also be grilled or pan-fried while keeping its shape. Thick slices of firm feta can work too, but they are more likely to crumble and may need less added salt.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
63µg · 53% DV
B12
1.08µg · 45% DV
Vitamin C
23.4mg · 26% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Calcium
522mg · 52% DV
Sodium
918mg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
198mg · 28% DV
Zinc
1.8mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
378mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 252 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Halloumi salad pairs Cyprus’s brined, grill-friendly cheese with fresh vegetables for a Mediterranean-style meal. It often includes leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion, with the halloumi browned in a pan or on a grill and a simple dressing added just before serving.
The cheese is salty and springy inside, with a golden, savoury crust; cool, crisp vegetables balance its richness. In Cyprus and elsewhere, it works as a light lunch or a side at a shared meal, and is easy to serve with bread. It offers protein along with fat from the cheese, while the vegetables contribute freshness and some fibre. For a lighter plate, use a smaller portion of halloumi and add extra greens.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.14g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.