Name: Mediterranean Grain Salad with Grilled Halloumi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Trader Joe's Harvest Grain Blend - 1/2 bag (1 1/4 cups); butter - 1 tablespoon; garbanzo beans - 1 can; cherry tomatoes - 1 cup; cucumber - 1 (peeled and sliced into quarter slices); fresh parsley - 1 cup (chopped); lemons - 3; olive oil - 3-4 tablespoons; harissa spice - 1 tablespoon; coarse sea salt - 1/2 teaspoon; Halloumi - 1 package (8 oz.)

Mediterranean Grain Salad with Grilled Halloumi

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A hearty blend of couscous, orzo, garbanzo beans & red quinoa with cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, fresh chopped parsley and zesty lemon, topped with warm gooey grilled halloumi cheese.

By: Baking The Goods (via Bakingthegoods)

Original Publish: Sep 25, 2015

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Yields: 4

Instructions

Begin by cooking half of the Trader Joe's Harvest Grain Salad per the instructions on the bag. Spread the cooked grains over a baking sheet and chill in the fridge.
Chop the veggies and parsley as desired. Toss with the chilled grain salad and drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil. Then squeeze in the juice of 1-2 lemons. Toss together and store in the fridge.
Warm 1-2 TB of olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas and allow to cook until they have browned and crisped on all sides. This should take 8-10 minutes(ish).
Transfer the chickpeas into a medium sized mixing bowl and toss with harissa seasoning and sea salt, toss until fully coated. Set aside.