Summer peaches, crispy cubes of halloumi, cherry tomato, cucumber, arugula tossed in hot honey mustard dressing. Adding spiced roasted chickpeas bulks up the salad and makes it filling.
Cut block of halloumi into 1-inch steaks. Pat it dry with a kitchen towel and soak as much moisture as possible. Then cut into 1 inch -1.5 inch cubes.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non stick skillet. Roast cubed halloumi on low-medium heat, flip in between to brown it from all the sides. Drain in a kitchen tissue and let it cool.
Make spiced chickpes
Drain the can of chickpeas, rinse well and spread it on a kitchen towel. Pat it dry.
In the same skillet add remaining oil and add the chickpeas. Saute on medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Towards the end add the spices and toss for another minute to coat the chickpeas. If the spices seem burning, add a splash of water.
Make Hot Honey Mustard Dressing
Add all the ingredients mentioned for salad dressing hot honey, olive oil, lemon juice, wholegrain mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. In a glass jar with lid. Close the lid and shake it well
Bring Everything Together
Add arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped peach, cucumber, spiced chickpeas, crispy halloumi bites, and basil. Pour half of the dressing and toss.