Grilled Halloumi with Herbed Berry Salsa
Grilled halloumi is topped with a fresh-tasting salsa made from sweet blueberries, tart red currants, fresh herbs, and a spicy fresh pepper. Serve this as an appetizer or light lunch. It also makes a lovely sandwich.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 4ounces fresh blueberries
- 3ounces red currants
- 3tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided
- 3tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 1tablespoon fresh marjoram, stems removed
- 1habanero pepper, seeded and minced
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 2tablespoons agave syrup
- 2limes, divided
- ½cup cashews
- 8ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 8 slices
Instructions
Step 1
Place blueberries and red currants into a mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons mint, 2 tablespoons cilantro, marjoram, habanero, olive oil, agave syrup, and juice of 1 lime. Mix and set aside.Step 2
Heat a nonstick griddle over medium-high heat. Cook cashews until browned, stirring often to keep from burning, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cashews to a plate and set aside. Reduce heat to medium and brown halloumi cheese slices, 2 to 3 minutes per side.Step 3
Place halloumi cheese onto a plate, top with berry salsa mixture and remaining 1 tablespoon mint and cilantro. Chop cashews and spread on top of halloumi. Garnish with lime wedges from remaining lime. Serve immediately.