Farro and Halloumi Salad
with Fig Dressing, Veggies and Toasted Almonds- Milk
- Wheat
- Almonds
- Sulphites
- Mustard
Packed with veggies and tasty grains, this salad is a refreshing complement to the satisfying squeak and salty, creamy taste of halloumi cheese. Add in a sweet and savoury fig dressing, and you're set to go with this simple and delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish!
Ingredients
200 g
Halloumi Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
56 g
Red Onion
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
½ cup
Farro
(Contains: Wheat)
28 g
Almonds, sliced
(Contains: Almonds)
2 tbsp
Fig Spread
1 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 unit
Vegetable Broth Concentrate
113 g
Baby Spinach
7 g
Thyme
1.5 tsp
Dijon Mustard
(Contains: Mustard)
Not included in your delivery
3 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Add farro, broth concentrate and 3 cups water (dbl for 4 ppl) to a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered until farro is tender, 14-16 min. When farro is done, drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, strip 1 tbsp thyme leaves (dbl for 4 ppl) off stems. Peel, then cut half the onion into 1/2-inch pieces (whole onion for 4 ppl). Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Cut halloumi into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Rinse halloumi under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. (TIP: This will reduce the saltiness of the cheese.)
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add almonds to the dry pan. Toast, stirring often, until golden-brown, 4-5 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on the almonds so they don't burn!) Transfer to a plate. Add halloumi to the same pan. (NOTE: Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches for 4 ppl.)Pan-fry until golden-brown, 1-3 min per side. Transfer halloumi to the plate with the almonds and set aside.
Add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then onions, peppers and thyme to the same pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers are tender-crisp, 4-5 min.
Meanwhile, whisk together Dijon, vinegar, 1 tbsp fig spread and 2 tbsp oil (dbl both for 4 ppl) in a large bowl. Add farro, veggies, spinach and half the almonds. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
Divide farro salad between plates. Top with halloumi. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Spoon remaining fig spread over top, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The sweet fig dressing paired with salty halloumi and toasted almonds creates a well-balanced combination of flavours. Some reviewers found the overall dish a little bland and suggest boosting the dressing with extra fig spread or a squeeze of lemon.
- Ease of prep: Most reviewers found this recipe straightforward and easy to time, with the farro and vegetables coming together smoothly. Note that stripping thyme from the sprigs and toasting almonds require a bit of attention.
- Suggestions: Pat the halloumi thoroughly dry before pan-frying to encourage browning; some reviewers also recommend cutting it into smaller pieces to reduce saltiness. Cook the halloumi last so it stays warm and soft when served, and consider adding the warm ingredients to the salad just before eating to keep the spinach from wilting.
- Leftovers: Most reviewers found this dish best enjoyed fresh, as the spinach wilts and does not reheat well the next day.
- Portions: Several reviewers felt the spinach was insufficient and recommend adding extra greens; a few also noted the farro was generous relative to the vegetables and suggest using only half if you prefer a lighter base.
