Tomato Halloumi Slice Recipes

CHARRED HALLOUMI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to high.
• Slice each piece of halloumi into 8 slabs. Drizzle both sides with olive oil and set aside on a baking sheet.
• Drizzle the shallot with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill until charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. While the shallot is grilling, halve the cherry, cocktail and Campari tomatoes and season with salt; set aside.
• Grill the halloumi until it has grill marks and the cheese is softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. While the halloumi is grilling, finely chop the shallot. Combine the shallot, lemon zest and juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a jar with a tightly fitting lid. Shake to combine.
• Remove the halloumi from the grill and place on a serving platter. Top with tomatoes and spoon on the shallot dressing. Season with flaky sea salt, shower with herbs and drizzle with more olive oil. Enjoy.

15 MINUTE HALLOUMI TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice your larger tomatoes into thick rounds, and your smaller cherry / plum tomatoes into halves. Place in a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, add salt and pepper to taste. Flip the tomatoes around to ensure they are all coated with the oil and vinegar.Chop the herbs and add them to the bowl (you can reserve some for topping the salad if you wish), again using a spoon to flip the tomatoes around and distribute the herbs. Scatter the tomatoes into a serving bowl or dish while you prepare your halloumi. Heat a large, nonstick frying pan with just a small coating of oil at the bottom. Once it's heated, add the halloumi slices and cook for 2 minutes before flipping one slice over - if it's nicely browned, you can proceed with flipping the others and letting them cook another 2 minutes on that side. If it's not there yet, just flip it back and check in another 30 seconds or so.Once the halloumi is cooked, place the slices on top of the tomatoes. Add the reserved herbs, another sprinkle of salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

TOMATO & HALLOUMI SLICE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Arrange the tomatoes and peppers on a baking tray in a single layer. Drizzle with half the oil, season with salt and roast for 25 mins.
• Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan over a medium heat. Lightly brush the halloumi slices with the remaining oil and griddle for 6 mins. Flip and cook for 3 mins more. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Roll the puff pastry out on a lightly dusted surface to roughly 32 x 22cm, and about 1cm thick. Transfer to a large baking tray lined with baking parchment and score a 2cm border around the edges. Combine the soft cheese, 2 tsp milk and the garlic, and spread inside the border.
• Turn the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Tip away any liquid from the tray of tomatoes and peppers, then arrange the roasted veg over the soft cheese mix. Lay the halloumi on top. Combine the egg yolk and remaining milk, then brush this over the border. Bake for 25 mins until the pastry is golden and risen. Scatter over the basil and serve immediately.

HALLOUMI WITH CORN, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a large, preferably nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high until it thins out, about 20 seconds. Working in batches, add cheese in one layer, and cook until golden on one side, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip cheese and cook without moving until golden on the other side, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining cheese.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat it over medium-high. Add corn, tomatoes, jalapeño, cumin seeds and salt, and cook until corn and tomatoes have softened and everything looks juicy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove pan from the heat and stir in the browned cheese, sliced onion and basil. Squeeze a lime wedge or two over everything and season with more salt and lots of black pepper. Garnish with more 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.

HALLOUMI, CHICKPEA, AND TOMATO SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Stir chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Heat a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add halloumi to the hot pan and cook, turning once, until deeply browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and chop into 1/2-inch chunks.
• Stir halloumi into the salad and serve immediately.