Zucchini and haloumi skewers with mint dressing

Zucchini and haloumi skewers with mint dressing

We've brightened up the haloumi with the crunch of zucchini and a fresh, vibrant mint dressing.

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 450 gm haloumi, cut into cubes
  • 4 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthways on a mandoline
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • 40 gm (1/4 cup) roasted pine nuts
  • 2 tsp roasted sesame seeds
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
  • Mint oil
  • 50 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp dried mint
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    1.: For mint oil, combine oil, garlic and dried mint in a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Cool and stir through fresh mint before serving.

  2. 2

    2.: Preheat a barbecue to high. Thread zucchini onto skewers, alternating with haloumi. Brush with oil and grill, turning occasionally, until charred and haloumi is hot (2-3 minutes).

  3. 3

    3.: Transfer skewers to a platter. Pour over mint dressing, scatter with pine nuts and sesame seeds, squeeze over lemon and serve.

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