Grilled Halloumi Cheese

5 from 1 vote

A delicious Mediterranean appetizer of salty grilled Halloumi Cheese with grilled tomatoes marinated in garlic, fresh basil, and olives.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Keyword: cheese, grilled, vegetables

Servings: people

Calories: 257kcal

Ingredients

For The Halloumi Recipe:

225 grams (8 ounce) Halloumi cheese cut into 1,5 cm (¾-inch) thick slices
2 small tomatoes cut into 1,5 cm (¾-inch) thick slices
1 small garlic clove minced or pressed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
a pinch of dried oregano

To Serve With:

fresh basil leaves
green olives

Instructions

Marinate the tomatoes. Rub the slices with the olive oil and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of dried oregano. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat a grill pan (or griddle or bbq) over high heat. Remove excess marinade from the tomatoes but do not discard it.
Grill the tomatoes for 3 minutes turning them once (see note 1 below).
Grill the cheese (after brushing it with some olive oil first) for 3 to 4 minutes turning it once as well.
Serve. Lay the cheese and tomato slices on a plate. Mix the leftover tomato marinade with the balsamic vinegar and drizzle over the cheese and tomatoes. Toss a few fresh basil leaves (chop if too big), and serve with some olives on top. Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Because tomatoes tend to stick when grilled, it is better to grill the tomatoes on one side and the cheese on the other. This way charred tomato flesh that stuck on the grates won't stick to the cheese.

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