Grilled halloumi salad
Try this halloumi salad as a side dish at your next barbecue, or serve it as a vegetarian main
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 250g halloumi
- vegetable oil , for brushing
- 250g vine tomatoes
- 4tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1tbsp white wine vinegar
- ½lemon , juiced
- 1tsp Dijon mustard
- pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
- 300g courgettes (2 medium)
- 80g butterhead salad leaves
Instructions
Step 1
Heat a griddle pan over a very high heat, or heat a BBQ until the flames die down and the coals turn white. Pat dry, then slice the halloumi into 1cm strips and brush all over with a little vegetable oil. Cook the halloumi on the griddle for 2-3 mins each side until softened and charred. Remove and set aside.Step 2
Brush the tomatoes all over with a little vegetable oil, season and add to the griddle. Cook for 2-3 mins until just beginning to blister and char.Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, lemon, mustard and chilli flakes (if using) along with plenty of seasoning. Transfer to a small jug, but don’t wash the bowl.Step 4
Shave the courgettes into ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Toss the courgette and lettuce together in the salad dressing bowl, then transfer to a big platter and drizzle with most of the dressing.Step 5
Top the salad with the griddled halloumi, tomatoes, and the remaining dressing.