Description
A vibrant and satisfying summer salad featuring salty, grilled halloumi cheese paired with juicy tomatoes and a simple herb dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slabs
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced into wedges
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
- mixed salad greens (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, basil, and mint. Season with salt and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a separate bowl, toss the tomato wedges with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Grill the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown grill marks appear and the cheese is softened but not melted completely.
- Arrange the grilled halloumi and tomato wedges on a platter over mixed greens, if using.
- Drizzle the herb dressing over the salad and serve immediately while the halloumi is still warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a heartier salad, add sliced cucumber or red onion.