Tomato salad and grilled halloumi

Serving : 4

Preparation time : 15 minutes

Cooking time : 4 to 6 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 4 quality tomatoes, sliced or in segments
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 15 mL (1 tbsp) honey
• 60 mL (4 tbsp) red wine vinegar
• 120 mL (8 tbsp) olive oil
• 5 mL (1 tsp.) dried oregano
• 8 basil leaves, chopped
• 4 figs
• salt and pepper to taste

Grilled halloumi

• 1 block of halloumi (200 g) (7 oz)
• 30 mL (2 tbsp.) olive oil
• 60 mL (4 tbsp.) Ricard or other aniseed-flavoured alcohol

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat a frying pan over high heat.

2. Cut Halloumi into 4 long, thin strips.

3. Add 30 mL (2 tbsp.) of olive oil to the hot pan and sear the cheese for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

4. Flambé with Ricard and set aside.

5. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, red onion, honey, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Check the seasoning.

6. Place a slice of Halloumi on each plate, spread the prepared tomato salad and the figs and serve.