Grilled Halloumi + Tomato Salad
10 min recipe:
You’ll need:
- 250g halloumi, sliced 1cm thick
- 2 large tomatoes, thick slices
- 6-8 olives, pitted
- Handful fresh basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze/vinegar
- Salt, pepper, dried oregano
How to make:
Pat dry halloumi slices. Rub with 1 tsp oil + pinch pepper. This stops sticking.
Grill 2-3 min each side on hot pan/grill pan till dark marks show. Set aside.
Grill tomatoes same pan 2 min per side. Sprinkle salt + oregano.
Plate it: Halloumi + tomato alternately. Add olives + basil.
Finish: Drizzle 1 tbsp oil + balsamic. Crack pepper on top.
Tips:
No halloumi? Use paneer, but press it 20 min first
Grill pan not available? Normal tawa works, just get it smoking hot
Eat right away or halloumi gets rubbery
Ready in 10 min. Goes great with bread or as a side.