Grilled Tunisian-Spiced Halloumi Salad
with Cucumber, Hummus & Pita Wedges
- Milk
- Sesame
- Wheat
Allow us to introduce you to one of our favorite things in the HelloFresh test kitchen fridge: grilling cheese (aka halloumi). You’ll season it with our savory Tunisian spice blend, then sear in a hot pan (that’s right, it sears beautifully!) for this satisfying quickie 20-minute vegetarian lunch or dinner. Toss a simple green salad of tender baby lettuce and crisp cucumber with creamy Italian dressing to make a perfect bed for that savory grilling cheese, and serve with earthy hummus and crisp pita wedges on the side to complete the meal.
Ingredients
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Baby Lettuce
4 tablespoon
Hummus
(Contains: Sesame)
2 unit
Pitas
(Contains: Sesame, Wheat)
6 ounce
Grilling Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1.5 ounce
Italian Dressing
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Mini Cucumber
1 tablespoon
Tunisian Spice Blend
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
3 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and discard root end from lettuce; chop leaves into bite-size pieces. Trim and halve cucumber lengthwise; slice into ¼-inch-thick half-moons.
• Cut each pita into six triangles. • Place pita wedges on a baking sheet and toss with a large drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread out in a single layer. Bake on middle rack until slightly crispy and browned at edges, 6-8 minutes.
• While pitas toast, slice grilling cheese crosswise into four pieces, then slice each piece into thirds (you’ll have 12 pieces; 24 pieces for 4 servings). Place Tunisian Spice Blend on a plate. Coat cheese in spices, pressing to adhere.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add coated cheese and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 3-4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, sour cream, and a large drizzle of olive oil until smooth. • Add lettuce and cucumber and toss until evenly coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Once pitas are toasted, divide salad between bowls and top with seared cheese. Serve with hummus and pita wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the Tunisian-spiced grilling cheese, though some found it overpowering. The dressing was hit-or-miss; several wanted more flavor.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with some finding the cheese tricky to grill without sticking. Toasting pitas needed care to avoid burning.
- Suggestions: Add more veggies like tomatoes, onions, or roasted chickpeas for variety. Consider increasing hummus portion and offering alternative dressing options 🥗.
- Portions: Some felt the salad needed more toppings to balance the lettuce. A few wished for larger hummus servings.
- Texture: The grilling cheese had mixed reviews; some loved it, while others found it rubbery. Crispy pita chips were a hit.
