Chicken, mango and halloumi salad

Chicken, mango and halloumi salad

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 160C fan-forced (180C conventional). Line a tray with baking paper. Spread the pumpkin and sunflower seeds over the tray and bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove them from the oven and set them aside to cool.

  • Step 2

    Combine the quinoa, water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 12-14 minutes. Drain well and set it aside to cool.

  • Step 3

    Toss the halloumi with the oil, honey and a pinch of salt. Pan-fry over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side until golden.

  • Step 4

    Make the dressing by whisking the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, mint, salt and black pepper in a small bowl or jug.

  • Step 5

    In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chicken, rocket, cucumber, snow peas, mango, avocado, mint leaves and toasted seeds.

  • Step 6

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.