Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon and Basil-Mint Oil |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Firm, salty Halloumi is our favorite cheese for grilling. Find it in better supermarkets and . Ingredients:
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil |
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint plus thinly sliced mint for garnish |
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped |
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing |
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
3/4 pound cherry tomatoes on the vine |
1 89-ounce package halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 8 slices |
6 small triangles thinly sliced watermelon, rind removed |
Directions:
1. Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Purée basil, 3 tablespoons mint, and garlic in a blender. With machine running, add 1/2 cup oil. Set a strainer over a small bowl; strain, pressing on solids. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Brush grill rack with oil. Drizzle 2 tablespoons basil-mint oil over tomatoes and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, turning occasionally, until charred and bursting, about 4 minutes. Grill cheese until nicely charred in spots and beginning to melt, about 45 seconds per side.
3. Arrange melon on a platter. Top with cheese and tomatoes. Drizzle remaining herb oil over; garnish with sliced mint.
4. Per serving: 456 calories, 37 g fat, 21 g carbohydrates Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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