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This [[Vegetarian|vegetarian]] [[Salad|salad]] make a visually exciting meal that is also healthy.  The salty  [[Toasted|toasted]] [[Halloumi cheese|halloumi cheese]] compliments the sweet [[Falafel|falafel]].
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|TotalCalories = 4440
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|DatePublished=13th August 2013
|Author=JuliaBalbilla
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|PrepTime =  40 minutes
|PrepTime =  40 minutes
|CookTime =  30 minutes
|CookTime =  30 minutes
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This [[Vegetarian|vegetarian]] [[Salad|salad]] make a visually exciting meal that is also healthy.  The salty  [[Toasted|toasted]] [[Halloumi cheese|halloumi cheese]] compliments the sweet [[Falafel|falafel]].
 
===Ingredients===
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''<span class="reviewTitle">Perfect veggie meal</span>''
 
<span style="line-height:180%"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="reviewScore">5</span>/5 </span>
 
<span class="reviewDesc">Just made this again for some vegetarian friends who thought it was fabulous!</span>
 
<span class="reviewAuthor"> [[User:PSmith|Paul&nbsp;R&nbsp;Smith]] </span></span>
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| 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped [[parsley]]
| 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped [[parsley]]
| 1 [[Free range egg|free range egg]]
| 1 [[Free range egg|free range egg]]
| 300 g (10.5 oz) pre-cooked (but not pickled) [[Beetroot|beetroot]]. Trimmed, peeled and very roughly chopped
| 300 g (10.5 oz) pre cooked (but not pickled) [[Beetroot|beetroot]]. Trimmed, peeled and very roughly chopped
| 100g (4 oz) [[Breadcrumbs|breadcrumbs]]
| 100g (4 oz) [[Breadcrumbs|breadcrumbs]]
| 2 x 400g cans of [[Chickpeas|chickpeas]] drain and rinsed well under cold running water
| 2 x 400g cans of [[Chickpeas|chickpeas]] drain and rinsed well under cold running water
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| 300 ml [[Yogurt|yogurt]]
| 300 ml [[Yogurt|yogurt]]
| 1 tablespoon light [[Tahini|tahini]]
| 1 tablespoon light [[Tahini|tahini]]
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===Method===
===Method===
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| Add to this; the [[Beetroot|beetroot]], [[Chickpeas|chickpeas]], 1 tablespoon of [[Tahini|tahini]], the [[Breadcrumbs|breadcrumbs]] and the [[Egg|egg]].
| Add to this; the [[Beetroot|beetroot]], [[Chickpeas|chickpeas]], 1 tablespoon of [[Tahini|tahini]], the [[Breadcrumbs|breadcrumbs]] and the [[Egg|egg]].
| Blitz to a rough consistency, don't over-[[Blend|blend]]. Aim for some texture, not babyfood.
| Blitz to a rough consistency, don't over-[[Blend|blend]]. Aim for some texture, not babyfood.
| Ideally, leave the mixture to rest for 30 minutes or more before cooking to allow the breadcrumbs to re-hydrate a little
| Ideally, leave the mixture to rest for 30 minutes or more before cooking to allow the breadcrumbs to rehydrate a little
| Using you hands, form into about 20 golf-ball sized balls and them flatten into patties.
| Using you hands, form into about 20 golf-ball sized balls and them flatten into patties.  A great tip from Jamie Oliver's 15 minutes meals, when moulding [[falafel]]s is to wet your hands first.  This prevents the gooey mixture from sticking to your hands.
| Gently [[shallow fry]] for 15 to 20 minutes until crusted and caramelised on the outside.   
| Gently [[shallow fry]] for 15 to 20 minutes until crusted and caramelised on the outside.   
| Meanwhile, slice the [[Halloumi|halloumi]] width-wise into about 10 slices, [[Spray|spray]] with [[Olive oil|olive oil]] and [[Griddle|griddle]] until nicely [[Toasted|toasted]] - it won't melt.
| Meanwhile, slice the [[Halloumi|halloumi]] width-wise into about 10 slices, [[Spray|spray]] with [[Olive oil|olive oil]] and [[Griddle|griddle]] until nicely [[Toasted|toasted]] - it won't melt.
| Mix a tablespoon or so of the [[Tahini|tahini]] into the [[Yogurt|yogurt]], season and mix well to serve as a [[Dip|dip]].
| Mix a tablespoon or so of the [[Tahini|tahini]] into the [[Yogurt|yogurt]], season and mix well to serve as a [[Dip|dip]].
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===Serving suggestions===
===Serving suggestions===
Serve on a bed of [[Green salad|green salad]] with the [[Toasted|toasted]] [[Halloumi|halloumi]], the [[Yogurt|yogurt]] [[Dip|dip]] and warm [[Pitta breads|pitta breads]].
Serve on a bed of [[Green salad|green salad]] with the [[Toasted|toasted]] [[Halloumi|halloumi]], the [[Yogurt|yogurt]] [[Dip|dip]] and warm [[Pitta breads|pitta breads]].
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Oven directions: Heat [[Oven|oven]] to 200° C (400° F - gas 6), [fan oven 180° C & reduce cooking time by 10 mins per hour], spread out on a baking tray and spray or brush with [[olive oil]] before baking for 3 minutes.
Oven directions: Heat [[Oven|oven]] to 200° C (400° F - gas 6), [fan oven 180° C & reduce cooking time by 10 mins per hour], spread out on a baking tray and spray or brush with [[olive oil]] before baking for 3 minutes.
==See also==
{{SeeAlso-HalloumiRecipes}}
* [[Beetroot recipes|Our favourite beetroot recipes]]
* [[Beetroot recipes|Our favourite beetroot recipes]]
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