Lemon, Chilli and Mint Grilled HalloumiLemon, Chilli and Mint Grilled Halloumi
Lemon, Chilli and Mint Grilled Halloumi
Lemon, Chilli and Mint Grilled Halloumi
By Sarah Rush, RD, Winner of Wellness Show Healthy Appetizer Contest. Sarah won a spot for her recipe feature in Choices’ February newsletter, a chance to cook with Choices’ Executive Chef Antonio Cerullo at the 19th Annual Wellness Show and a $175 prize courtesy of Russell Food Equipment.
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Lemon, Chilli and Mint Grilled Halloumi
Prep Time60 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time10 Minutes
Ingredients
halloumi cheese
olive oil
red chilies
lemon
spring mix salad
fresh mint
sugar
Directions

Slice halloumi into 1-cm-thick pieces and arrange on a non-stick baking sheet. Mix together 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, crushed chillies and lemon zest. Using 2/3 of the mixture, spread over halloumi, turning and coating both sides. Set aside remaining mixture. Marinate cheese for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Heat griddle pan or grill and cook halloumi for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden. Arrange the spring mix salad on an oval serving plate. Whisk together the remaining sauce, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mint sauce. Place the halloumi on the salad and drizzle over the dressing, serve immediately. Serve with warmed whole wheat pita bread if desired.

 

Mint Sauce Method:

Blend all ingredients well in a blender. Adjust flavour as necessary with added lemon, sugar or a pinch of salt.

 

60 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings

Shop Ingredients

Makes 4 servings
halloumi cheese
Krinos - Halloumi Cheese
Krinos - Halloumi Cheese, 250 Gram
$12.99$5.20/100g
olive oil
Earths Choice - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Earths Choice - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 500 Millilitre
$20.99$4.20/100ml
red chilies
Not Available
lemon
Not Available
spring mix salad
Earthbound Farm - Organic Spring Mix Salad
Earthbound Farm - Organic Spring Mix Salad, 142 Gram
$5.98$4.21/100g
fresh mint
Not Available
sugar
Not Available

Directions

Slice halloumi into 1-cm-thick pieces and arrange on a non-stick baking sheet. Mix together 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, crushed chillies and lemon zest. Using 2/3 of the mixture, spread over halloumi, turning and coating both sides. Set aside remaining mixture. Marinate cheese for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Heat griddle pan or grill and cook halloumi for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden. Arrange the spring mix salad on an oval serving plate. Whisk together the remaining sauce, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mint sauce. Place the halloumi on the salad and drizzle over the dressing, serve immediately. Serve with warmed whole wheat pita bread if desired.

 

Mint Sauce Method:

Blend all ingredients well in a blender. Adjust flavour as necessary with added lemon, sugar or a pinch of salt.

 

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