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Crispy halloumi with watermelon, mint and cucumber
- Difficulty
Easy
Published 2018
Inspired by the eastern Mediterranean, this simple dish hits the spot when watermelon comes into season. I love it on a blisteringly hot day, as the melon and cucumber are ideal for rehydration, and the salty punch of grilled halloumi is so satisfying.
Ingredients
100 g - olive oil, plus extra to serve (optional)
1–2
Method
Coat the halloumi cubes in a little olive oil. Heat a skillet or frying pan over a medium heat, add the halloumi and fry for a few minutes until the cubes are golden brown and crispy on each side.
Scatter the watermelon cubes, cucumber ribbons and shallot or onion slices (drained of the iced water) in a shallow bowl or on a dinner plate and place the grilled halloumi cubes around the sa
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I didn’t have watermelon so I used another type of melon, which still worked very well! A very refreshing salad. I used red onion and felt they didn’t really go though, maybe the shallots would be better? In any case if I make this again I’d leave the onions out.