Halloumi, Watermelon, and Mint Salad

Halloumi cheese and fresh, juicy watermelon are a fantastic salty-sweet pair. In Cyprus, fresh halloumi slices are served with watermelon for breakfast or dessert, but I think frying the halloumi and adding mint increases the flavor and makes a delightful summer salad.

Ingredients

• 0.5 (8.8 ounce) package halloumi cheese
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 12 leaves fresh mint, sliced, or more to taste
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Steps

1. Break halloumi cheese into small pieces. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi and cook and stir until golden, about 3 minutes.
2. Toss watermelon cubes, mint leaves, onion slices, and fried halloumi in a salad bowl.