Grilled Halloumi Cheese Tomato Salad Recipes

GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the Halloumi Cheese lengthwise. You should get 8 slices out of the block giving you 2 slices per person.
• Slice the cleaned tomatoes in half where the stem was. Pile the basil leaves and then cut into strips (this is called a chiffonade).
• Make the Basil Vinaigrette with the Olive Oil, Vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil strips.
• Preheat the grill on heat heat. Place the sliced Halloumi on a small grate grill or on aluminum foil with a little bit of Olive Oil so it doesn't stick. (Note: No seasoning is needed, this is very salty cheese.) These cook fast on high heat, so they only need 4-5 minutes on the first side and another 2-3 minutes on the second side. You want to see the char on these, so don't worry about, it tastes AMAZING!
• Mix the tomatoes with the Basil Vinaigrette. Top on the slices of Halloumi and enjoy!

GRILLED VEGETABLES AND HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH CHARRED-TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush tomatoes with oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on grill, cut-side up; cook until marked on bottom, about 5 minutes. Chop and transfer to a bowl. Stir in oil, vinegar, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
• Brush onion, mushroom caps, and squashes with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and marked in spots, about 8 minutes for onion and squashes, 7 minutes for mushrooms. Meanwhile, grill cheese until softened and marked, about 1 minute a side.
• Divide romaine hearts, radicchio, vegetables, and cheese among plates. Drizzle with dressing, top with basil, and serve immediately.

SPICED GRILLED HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal grill for two-zone cooking over medium-high heat by pouring the coals onto one half of the grill. For a gas grill, heat all of the burners to high, then turn off one of the end burners before cooking.
• While the grill is heating, arrange the tomatoes on a platter with an edge to prevent leaking and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Drizzle with olive oil. Set aside. Pat halloumi dry and drizzle with olive oil to coat on both sides. Set aside.
• In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds and red-pepper flakes, shaking often, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and smash with the side of your knife until cracked. (You can also do this with a mortar and pestle.) Transfer to a small bowl, add the sugar, and rub with your fingers to further crush the seeds.
• When you're ready to grill, take the halloumi, tomatoes, seeds, tongs and a tightly folded paper towel soaked with olive oil to the grill. Clean the grates with a grill brush, then oil the grates with the paper towel. Grill the cheese over the flame, flipping halfway through, until well browned and it releases easily from the gates, 4 to 6 minutes total. (For a gas grill, close the lid between flips, listening and keeping an eye out for flare-ups.) If the cheese sticks to the grates, give it another minute on the heat. Transfer the cheese to the tomatoes, then sprinkle with the seeds. Season to taste with more red-pepper flakes, sugar and olive oil.