Halloumi and Lentil Salad

A simple, tasty salad that's also attractive. This makes a great lunch & light dinner. Add some grilled lamb and you have a more substantial meal. From an old Super Food Ideas magazine. Australian measurements used.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 (400 g) cans brown lentils, drained & rinsed
• 1  small red onion, sliced thinly
• 1  lebanese cucumber, halved lengthwise, sliced
• 2  tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup mint leaf, shredded
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 250  g halloumi cheese
• 2  tablespoons plain flour
•  cooking spray

Directions

1. Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
2. Combine first 7 items in a bowl.
3. Lengthwise, slice halloumi into 8 even pieces. Use a paper towel to pat dry. Lightly dust each slice with flour. Shake off excess.
4. In 2 batches, spray one side of each cheese slice with oil than place, oil-side down, on grill pan. Cook for approx 2 minutes then spray top side and flip over. Cook for 2 minutes on this side or until golden. Drain on paper towel.
5. Serve immediately on top of lentil salad.