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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Roast Apple, Beetroot & Halloumi Salad

    Published: Jan 13, 2022 by Caitlin Rule · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This roast beetroot and halloumi salad is made with roasted apples, beets, pearled barley, halloumi cheese and a honey vinaigrette. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, salty and is absolutely delicious!

    Salad on a circle plate with fork.

    I feel like roasted apples are the most underrated salad addition. Usually they are added to salads raw but when you roast them up they develop such a delicious flavour. And speaking of flavour, we LOVE halloumi salads. I am obsessed with this salty, springy, grillable cheese. I want to add it to everything, hence the creation of this delicious beetroot and halloumi salad. It’s made with roasted apples and beetroots, pearled barley, chopped pecans and lots of chopped parsley which kind of gives it tabbouleh vibes. Oh and the honey vinaigrette dressing really adds the perfect touch to this beauty. It’s a hearty side salad that can be enjoyed warm or cold.

    Beetroot Halloumi salad on platter.

    Ingredients you'll need

    All you need to make this beetroot salad recipe are 11 simple, healthy ingredients:

    • Beetroot
    • Apples (I used pink lady)
    • Halloumi cheese
    • Pearled barley
    • Parsley
    • Pecan nuts
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Honey
    Ingredients for beetroot and Halloumi salad.

    How to make this beetroot and halloumi salad

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 350°F. 
    • Barley: In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the barley over high heat until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain the barley and rinse under cold water to cool thoroughly. Drain again, shaking out the excess water.
    • Roast the beetroot and apples: Cut the apples and beets into cubes. Place the beetroots onto the baking sheet and toss in 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until lightly browned and fork tender. Toss the apples in ½ teaspoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast in the oven for the final 12-15 minutes
    • Dressing: whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or shake together in a jar with a lid. Set aside.
    • Halloumi: cut the halloumi cheese into ¼-inch thick slices. Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium/high heat and add the halloumi slices directly to the pan (no oil required). Cook for a few minutes on each side until speckled golden.
    • Serve: Toss the cooked barley, chopped parsley, pecans, roasted apples and beetroot in a large serving bowl with the dressing. Top with the cooked halloumi and serve!
    • Beetroot salad in mixing bowl before being mixed.
    • Beetroot salad in mixing bowl.

    Recipe Modifications & Ingredient Swaps

    This salad recipe is versatile. Here are a few ways to change it to suit your needs:

    • Feel free to use a pear instead of the apple if you prefer. Just slice it into wedges or dice and bake until tender. Both would be equally delicious.
    • While halloumi is the star ingredient, you can always use another cheese like feta or goat cheese. For a vegan version sub grilled tofu.
    • Barley can be swapped with another grain, like quinoa, millet, or farro
    • Pecans can be swapped with another nut – I’d recommend walnuts or almonds. Or you could use roasted sunflower seeds for a nut-free version!

    What is Halloumi Cheese?

    Close up shot of halloumi salad.

    Halloumi is a semi-hard unripened cheese made of a combination of sheep and goat milk. It has a pretty high melting point, so it’s perfect for grilling and frying. It’s creamy, tangy and salty in flavour, and it has no rind. Once heated, it becomes beautifully crispy and savoury on the outside and subtly creamy on the inside, similar to the consistency of a roasted marshmallow.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is halloumi salad healthy?

    This salad is filled with so much goodness. Beetroots are rich in fibre, along with micronutrients like vitamin C, B6, magnesium, potassium, folate and iron. Additionally they are high in nitrates which helps to dilate your blood vessels, increase blood flow, and even to lower blood pressure. Apples are also high in dietary fibre and various plant compounds that act as antioxidants, helping to prevent cellular damage. Barley is a wonderful wholegrain that provides B vitamins like Thiamin,  Riboflavin, Niacin as well as other nutrients like manganese and selenium. What’s more, it’s a good source of beta-glucan, a fiber which may help lower cholesterol and blood sugar.

    Is this salad meant to be eaten warm or cold?

    Totally up to you! This beetroot salad can easily be enjoyed hot or cold. However, I do recommend serving the halloumi immediately once cooked.

    How long will this recipe keep in the fridge?

    This salad will stay fresh for about 2-3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Keep the cooked halloumi and store in a separate container in the fridge. Do NOT reheat the halloumi as it will create a rubbery texture. If you’d prefer to have the halloumi be hot on this salad, simply cook the halloumi right before serving – it only takes a couple minutes.

    Salad on a circle plate with a fork, pecans and dressing on the side.

    More healthy salad recipes:

    Roasted Beetroot & Pumpkin Salad

    Sweet Potato Halloumi Salad

    Roasted Sweet Potato & Beetroot Salad

    Rocket & Pear Quinoa Salad

    If you try this beetroot and halloumi salad recipe or have a question, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.

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    Salad on a circle plate with a fork, pecans and dressing on the side.

    Roast Apple, Beetroot & Halloumi Salad


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    • Author: Caitlin Rule
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: serves 4
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    This roast beetroot and halloumi salad is made with roasted apples, beets, pearled barley, halloumi cheese and a honey vinaigrette. It's the perfect combination of sweet, salty and is absolutely delicious!


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup raw pearled barley 
    • 2 beetroots, peeled + cubed
    • 1 pink lady apple , cubed
    • ½ cup pecans, chopped
    • 250g halloumi, sliced (about ½ a block)
    • 1 bunch parsley (about 2 cups chopped)
    • Salt and fresh pepper to taste

    Honey vinegar dressing:

    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • Salt + pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 350°F. 
    2. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the barley over high heat until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain the barley and rinse under cold water to cool thoroughly. Drain again, shaking out the excess water.
    3. Place the beetroots onto the baking sheet and toss in 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until lightly browned and fork tender. Toss the apples in ½ teaspoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast in the oven for the final 12-15 minutes.
    4. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or shake together in a jar with a lid. Set aside.
    5. Cut the halloumi cheese into ¼-inch thick slices. Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium/high heat and add the halloumi slices directly to the pan (no oil required). Cook for a few minutes on each side until speckled golden.
    6. Toss the cooked barley, chopped parsley, pecans, roasted apples and beetroot in a large serving bowl with the dressing. Top with the cooked halloumi and serve!

    Notes

    Storage: Leftovers will will stay fresh for about 2-3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Keep the cooked halloumi and store in a separate container in the fridge. Do NOT reheat the halloumi as it will create a rubbery texture.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Category: Side Salad
    • Method: Stovetop + salad
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean

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