Fried Halloumi Salad with Cannabis Oil

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 30ml chopped fresh dill
  • 30ml chopped fresh mint
  • 30ml fresh lemon juice
  • 60ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons cannabis oil (adjust based on desired potency)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 150g fennel bulb, fronds removed, cored, thinly sliced
  • 240g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 28g green olives (such as Castelvetrano), pitted, coarsely chopped
  • 227g Halloumi, cut into 6mm thick slices
  • 60g whole-grain pita, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 60g loosely packed arugula
  • 200g navel orange, peeled and cut into segments
  • 100g avocado, sliced
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Directions:

1. Prepare the Dressing:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together dill, mint, lemon juice, 60ml of olive oil, and cannabis oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Add the fennel, chickpeas, and olives, tossing to combine.

2. Cook the Halloumi:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add 15ml olive oil.
  • Add the Halloumi slices and cook, turning occasionally, until charred and golden on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer the Halloumi to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

3. Toast the Pita:

  • In the same skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 15ml olive oil.
  • Add the torn pita pieces and toast, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to the plate with the Halloumi.

4. Assemble the Salad:

  • Add the arugula, orange segments, avocado slices, cooked Halloumi, and toasted pita to the bowl with the fennel mixture.
  • Toss everything to combine, then season with additional salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.