Grilled Halloumi Grain Salad
Estimated $7.20 recipe · $3.60 per serving (US / USD)
Golden halloumi over a bulgur salad with tomato, cucumber and pomegranate.
The recipe
Grilled Halloumi Grain Salad
Golden halloumi over a bulgur salad with tomato, cucumber and pomegranate.
Ingredients
- 180g halloumi, sliced
- 100g bulgur wheat
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- Seeds of ½ pomegranate
- Handful mint
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$7.20 for 2 servings · $3.60 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 180g halloumi, slicedPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 227 g · Uses 180g | $3.17 |
| 100g bulgur wheatPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 454 g · Uses 100g | $0.66 |
| 2 tomatoes, dicedRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item | $1.17 |
| 1 cucumber, dicedPlanning assumption · $0.70 / 300 g · Assumes 300 g per item | $0.70 |
| Seeds of ½ pomegranatePlanning assumption · $2.00 / 454 g · Assumes 80g seeds | $0.35 |
| Handful mintPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Estimated total | $7.20 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Cook bulgur until tender, drain and cool slightly.
- Griddle the halloumi slices 1–2 min per side until golden.
- Toss bulgur with tomato, cucumber, pomegranate, mint, lemon and oil.
- Top with the warm halloumi and serve.
Recipe notes
Salt the halloumi sparingly — it's already salty straight from the pack.
Estimated nutrition per serving
520 kcal · 27g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.