Green Goddess Salad
by Bold Bean Co
A nod to the old-school classic, this version makes the dressing the base for some epic toppings: garlic, chilli, honey-glazed halloumi and savoury white beans, with the grilled lettuce wedges as the centrepiece. In many ways, it's not really a salad at all, but a killer veggie main. Serve this alone, or with some fresh toast to mop up any dressing that remains.
Method
Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
First, put your diced halloumi in a shallow bowl and slather them in the honey, chilli flakes and half the lemon juice. Put in the fridge to marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2
To make the dressing, put the mixed fresh herbs, capers, greek yogurt, shallot, garlic, dijon, mayonnaise (if using), the remaining lemon juice and half the olive oil into a food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste.
Step 3
Heat a drizzle of oil in a wide frying pan over a high heat. Add the lettuce 'wedges' cut-side down, and fry for 2 minutes until they're a little browned. You're looking to char the underside without cooking the lettuce. Set aside.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium-high and, using the same pan, heat the remaining oil. Add the marinated halloumi cubes, ensuring they don't stick together. Fry the halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side, checking regularly to see that it doesn't burn.
Step 5
To serve, pour half of the dressing on to a large serving platter. Top with the lettuce wedges, then dress the surrounding area with the white beans. Scatter over the edamame and top with the glazed halloumi. Serve immediately, with the rest of the dressing on the side. You can use any left over for another cracking salad as it keeps for 3-5 days.
- Ingredients
- Based on 2 servings
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1 Shallot, roughly chopped 1x Sainsbury's Echalion Shallots 400g -
1 Garlic Clove, crushed 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
2 tbsp Runny Honey 1x Sainsbury's Runny Honey 340g -
2 Romaine, or Cos Lettuces sliced in half with the stalks intact 1x Sainsbury's Cos Lettuce, Mini Red x2 -
85g Edamame Beans, see tip 1x Sainsbury's Edamame Beans 175g -
10g Tarragon, leaves picked 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Tarragon 20g -
2 tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 500ml -
10g Dill, tarragon, parsley or mint, picked 1x Sainsbury's Bunched Dill 20g -
1 pinch Dried Chilli Flakes 1x Sainsbury's Crushed Chillies 32g -
1.5 Lemon, juice of 2x Sainsbury's Lemons -
1 tbsp Capers 1x Sainsbury's Non Pareilles Capers in Brine, Inspired to Cook 100g (65g*) -
1 Jar Bold Bean Co White Beans, drained 1x Bold Bean Co Organic White Beans 570g -
Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g -
225g Halloumi, diced into 2cm cubes 1x Sainsbury's Cypriot Halloumi Cheese 225g -
10g Dill 1x Sainsbury's Bunched Dill 20g
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100g Greek Yogurt 1x Sainsbury's Greek Style Natural Yogurt 200g -
1 tbsp Mayonnaise, optional 1x Sainsbury's Mayonnaise Squeezy 500ml -
1tsp Dijon Or English Mustard 1x Sainsbury's Dijon Mustard 185g