Grilled Halloumi

A vegetarian and gluten-free appetizer from a tasty, salty and squeaky cheese made in Cyprus from sheep’s and goat’s milk.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• • 4 Halloumi cheese slices, ¼-inch (6mm) thick
  • Acropolis Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil for greasing

Vinaigrette

• • • 2 tbsp Acropolis Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp fresh mint, minced
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 fresh red chili pepper, deseeded, minced
    • 2 Acropolis Organics Pitted Kalamata olives, sliced

Preparation

• • 1. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Brush both sides of the Halloumi cheese with olive oil and place in the hot skillet.
    2. Cook cheese on both sides until cheese has a golden-brown colour, about 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer grilled cheese to a serving platter.
    3. In a separate small bowl whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and drizzle over the cheese. Serve warm.

This recipe has been provided by the 3 Greek Sisters and can be found in their cookbook “Three Sisters Back to the Beginning”