Mixed Berry Salad with Grilled Halloumi Cheese and Fresh Basil-Cilantro Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked farro, or brown rice/quinoa/buckwheat

• Large handful toasted pistachios, or any nuts

• 1/4 cup Cal Giant blueberries

• 1/4 cup Cal Giant blackberries

• 1/4 cup Cal Giant raspberries

• 8 ounces halloumi cheese (or any vegan cheese, feta or goat), cut into 1/3 in” thick slices and warmed on the grill or pan for 2 minutes per side on medium heat. Then cut into cubes. 

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup olive, avocado or walnut oil

• 1 tablespoons white vinegar or rice wine vinegar

• 1 small clove garlic

• 1 tsp maple or honey

• Generous pinch of sea salt 

• Splashes of water to thin out the dressing

• Tip: you could use all basil or all cilantro for this dressing. 

• Toss all the salad ingredients together in a bowl. Now add all the vinaigrette ingredients into a jar and shake well.

• Pour over the salad and enjoy! 

You can view the full recipe video here from Brand Ambassador Marie Reginato.