Cypriot Halloumi Grain Bowls with Lemon Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur
• 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
• 8 oz halloumi, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp chopped mint
• 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• Black pepper

Steps

1. Simmer bulgur in broth until tender, about 12 minutes; rest covered 5 minutes.
2. Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil and pepper.
3. Toss bulgur with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint and half the dressing.
4. Sear halloumi in oil over medium-high heat until golden, 2 minutes per side.
5. Divide the grain salad among bowls, add halloumi and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Allergen note: Contains dairy and wheat.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.