halloumi

Griddled Halloumi Cheese with Salsa Verde Dressing

by Northern Life

This quick and easy recipe features perfectly seared halloumi paired with a zesty, herb-packed salsa verde for a mouthwatering light meal.

Serves 4 Prep time: 15mins Cook time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 30g fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 30g fresh basil
  • 15g fresh mint
  • 1 tbsp Opies Capers, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp Opies Cocktail Gherkins, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp reserved for the halloumi
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1⁄2 clove garlic, minced
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 x 225g blocks of halloumi cheese, thickly sliced
  • Salad leaves and griddled peaches, to serve (optional)

Method

  1. Remove the stalks from the parsley, basil and mint then finely chop the leaves together and add to a bowl.
  2. Finely chop the capers and cocktail gherkins then add to the bowl along with the red wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic and lemon juice.
  3. Add more olive oil or red wine vinegar if needed – the sauce should be tangy, thin and pourable in consistency. Season to taste.
  4. Pre-heat your barbecue until the coals are white, or if using a griddle pan heat on the hob until hot.
  5. Brush the halloumi slices with the remaining olive oil and griddle for 1-2 minutes on each side or until charred lines are visible.
  6. Arrange the salad leaves on plates, then place the halloumi slices on top, followed by the peach slices if using.
  7. Drizzle over the salsa verde dressing and serve straight away.

Tip:

Leave the salsa verde in the fridge overnight to allow the flavours to really mingle. Use up any leftover dressing on grilled meats, fish or mixed into pasta salad.

Why not try our Greek Salad with Grains?

Credit: OpiesFoods

NorthernLife June/July/Aug 24