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Tomato Halloumi Citrus Salad with Malt Dressing

A zesty summer-style salad with the added texture of halloumi - it’s a fresh taste sensation!

Makes :

2

Difficulty:

Medium

Preparation Time: 

15 mins

Ingredients

Salad

  • 150g Romesco sauce (store-bought, or see optional recipe below)

  • 250g halloumi, sliced and grilled

  • 300g heirloom beef steak tomatoes, halved

  • 1 orange, segmented

  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced

  • ½ red onion, pickled

  • Fresh mint leaves, to garnish


Malt Dressing

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 8 tbsp citrus juice (orange or lemon)

  • 1 tsp Saunders Malt Extract

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley + thyme), finely chopped

  • Salt & pepper, to taste


Optional Homemade Romesco Sauce

  • 2 roasted red capsicums (skins removed)

  • ½ cup almonds, toasted

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • Pinch of salt

Method

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, citrus juice, Saunders’ Malt Extract, Dijon mustard, herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.

  2. Optional homemade Romesco Sauce: Blend roasted capsicums, almonds, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, and salt until smooth. 

  3. Spread Romesco sauce across the base of a serving plate or shallow bowl. Layer the tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onion, and orange segments on top, building in 2–3 stacks for height.Add grilled halloumi slices over the top.

  4. Drizzle generously with the malt dressing. Garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.

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