Warm Halloumi and Peach Salad
A vibrant, sweet and savory salad featuring crispy pan-fried halloumi and juicy fresh peaches. Tossed with pistachios and mint, it's a refreshing lunch that keeps you full and focused.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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- 1Prep oz halloumi cheese (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a very light drizzle of olive…
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Heat a very light drizzle of olive…
Heat a very light drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the halloumi slices to the pan…
Add the halloumi slices to the pan and cook until deeply golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
Look for: deeply golden brown and crispy
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Gently toss the mixed greens and torn…
In a serving bowl, gently toss the mixed greens and torn mint leaves with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, a splash of balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
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Arrange the fresh peach slices and warm…
Arrange the fresh peach slices and warm halloumi over the dressed greens.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Scatter the chopped pistachios over the top…
Scatter the chopped pistachios over the top and serve immediately.
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