Red Papaya Salad with Pan Fried Haloumi

 

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

 

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red papaya – peeled, deseeded, cut into chunks
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon seeded mustard
Salad
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 250 gms haloumi cheese, thickly sliced
  • 1 small butter lettuce, washed
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber
  • 1 cup bean shoots
  • 1/3 cup mint leaves
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • Cracked pepper to season
Method
  • Blend ½ cup papaya with all dressing ingredients to form a smooth dressing.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick frypan over a medium heat, cook haloumi for 2 minutes on either side, or until golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
  • Arrange lettuce on four plates, top with haloumi, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, and remaining papaya chunks. Sprinkle with almonds, drizzle with dressing before serving.  Season with cracked black pepper.

 

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