Have you tried Greek halloumi cheese? Sort of like a combination of mozzarella and feta, this sturdy cheese is ideal for grilling. Grill up some halloumi ad try this tasty salad!
Grilled Halloumi Salad
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 4 slices rustic bread
- 1 8 oz. pkg halloumi cheese, cut into ¼-inch slices
- Olive oil, for brushing
- 6 cups mixed greens
- ½ English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup kalamata olives, halved
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of one small lemon (2 Tbsp.)
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1 Tbsp. chopped mint
- 1 Tbsp. chopped basil
Directions
- Clean and oil grill grates and preheat grill to medium high.
- Slice cheese and bread and halve and pit avocado. Brush one side of each with olive oil.
- Place oil side down on the hot grill and brush top sides of bread and cheese with olive oil.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until sear marks appear.
- Arrange mixed greens on a platter and top with cucumber, tomatoes and olives.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a lidded jar and shake until emulsified.
- Slice avocado and cut bread into crouton-sized pieces.
- Arrange grilled halloumi, bread and avocados on salad, top with dressing and gently toss.
- Serves 6.
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