Grilled Halloumi Cheese

A delicious Mediterranean appetizer of salty grilled Halloumi Cheese with grilled tomatoes marinated in garlic, fresh basil, and olives.

📝 Ingredients

• 225 grams (8 ounce) Halloumi cheese (cut into 1.5 cm (3/4-inch) thick slices)
• 2 small tomatoes (cut into 1.5 cm (3/4-inch) thick slices)
• 1 small garlic clove (minced or pressed)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• a pinch of dried oregano
• fresh basil leaves
• green olives

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Marinate the tomatoes. Rub the slices with the olive oil and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of dried oregano. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
2. 2Heat a grill pan (or griddle or bbq) over high heat. Remove excess marinade from the tomatoes but do not discard it.
3. 3Grill the tomatoes for 3 minutes turning them once (see note 1 below).
4. 4Grill the cheese (after brushing it with some olive oil first) for 3 to 4 minutes turning it once as well.
5. 5Serve. Lay the cheese and tomato slices on a plate. Mix the leftover tomato marinade with the balsamic vinegar and drizzle over the cheese and tomatoes. Toss a few fresh basil leaves (chop if too big), and serve with some olives on top. Enjoy!