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Tuscan Kale Salad with Lemony White Beans and Fried Halloumi

Serves 2 entree sized salads

Ingredients 

  • 1 can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 4-6 oz. halloumi diced
  • Olive oil for pan
  • 1 bunch Tuscan kale washed, separated from stems and torn apart into bite sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup herby honey lemon vinaigrette* (see recipe in blog post) plus more, if needed

Directions 

  • In a bowl, combine the cannellini beans, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Toss until combined and taste to ensure the acid/zest/salt levels are too your liking. Adjust if necessary. Set aside and let the beans marinate.
  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Season with about 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the halloumi cubes. Pan fry until the top and bottom are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the tuscan kale, tomatoes, cannellini beans (with accompanying lemony olive oil,) thinly sliced almonds, and about 3-4 tablespoons of herby honey lemon vinaigrette. Toss until all of the ingredients are lightly coated in dressing. Plate and top with halloumi croutins and extra dressing if needed.