Cherry and Halloumi Maftoul Salad

I’ve been away from these parts for a while, but oh, does it feel good to be back! I got pretty busy and as this blog is as yet unestablished and I hadn’t quite got into the rhythm, it was easiest to set it aside for a while. I’m back a newly married woman (!) feeling refreshed and ready to do this thing!

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 100 g maftoul (1/2 cup)
• 1 litre water (4 cups)
• 6-8 radishes
• 3 spring onions
• a big handful of cherries (roughly 20)
• fresh herbs - I used parsley and basil
• a small handful of almonds
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 3 teaspoons cold-pressed rapeseed or olive oil
• pinch salt and pepper
• 100 g halloumi (about half a regular block)
• salad leaves to serve

INSTRUCTIONS

1. First cook the maftoul. I just followed the package instructions which were to bring to the boil a litre of slightly salted water, add the maftoul and simmer for 7-8 minutes until cooked. It should be al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. Dice the radishes and finely slice the spring onions. Finely chop the herbs. Pit the cherries and slice into halves. Roughly chop the almonds. Place all of these ingredients into a large bowl.
3. Use a fork to separate the grains of the maftoul and add to the bowl.
4. In a jam jar or small bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar and oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss with the rest of the salad ingredients.
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