Green Goddess Salad

by Bold Bean Co
Star 4.4
    10m prep time
    20m total time
    Medium level
    18 ingredients

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
  • 2 tbsp Runny Honey 1 x Sainsbury's Runny Honey 340g
  • 2 Romaine, or Cos Lettuces sliced in half with the stalks intact 1 x Sainsbury's Cos Lettuce, Mini Red x2
  • 85g Edamame Beans, see tip 1 x Sainsbury's Edamame Beans 175g
  • 10g Tarragon, leaves picked 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Tarragon 20g
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 500ml
  • 10g Dill, tarragon, parsley or mint, picked 1 x Sainsbury's Bunched Dill 20g
  • 1 pinch Dried Chilli Flakes 1 x Sainsbury's Crushed Chillies 32g
  • 1.5 Lemon, juice of 2 x Sainsbury's Lemons
  • 1 tbsp Capers 1 x Sainsbury's Non Pareilles Capers in Brine, Inspired to Cook 100g (60g*)
  • 1 Jar Bold Bean Co White Beans, drained 1 x Bold Bean Co Organic White Beans 570g
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 225g Halloumi, diced into 2cm cubes 1 x Sainsbury's Cypriot Halloumi Cheese 225g
  • 10g Dill 1 x Sainsbury's Bunched Dill 20g
  • 100g Greek Yogurt 1 x Sainsbury's Greek Style Natural Yogurt 200g
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise, optional 1 x Sainsbury's Mayonnaise Squeezy 500ml
  • 1tsp Dijon Or English Mustard 1 x Sainsbury's Dijon Mustard 185g
  • 1 Shallot, roughly chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Echalion Shallots 400g
  • 1 Garlic Clove, crushed 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
Shop this recipe
Products and prices from