Lebanese Warm Rice Salad (v)

Lebanese cuisine is characterised by its copious use of garlic, olive oil and fresh herbs. This salad is filled with diced halloumi, olives and chickpeas for a satisfying and healthy meal.

Recipe

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Ingredients
Equipment

To Serve

Basmati rice

100 grams
olive oil

1.5 tbsp
Red chili, deseded and sliced

1
Ground cumin

1 tsp
Halloumi, cubed

125 grams
Sun blushed tomatoes, chopped

50 grams
Black olives, halved

30 grams
Chickpeas, drained

110 grams
Greek yoghurt

2 tbsp
Large handful of rocket

1
Few leaves of coriander, torn

1
Few mint leaves, torn

1
Juice and zest of half a lemon

1

Frying pan
Large saucepan

Method

1

Cook the Basmati rice according to the instructions on the packet.

2

At the same time, heat some oil in a pan and gently fry the chilli, cumin and halloumi for about 2 minutes.

3

Add the sun blushed tomatoes, olives and chickpeas and heat for a further 3 minutes.

4

Stir in the cooked Basmati rice, rocket, coriander, mint and lemon.

5

Serve hot with Greek yoghurt drizzled over the top and warm flat bread on the side.

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