Griddled Halloumi with Watermelon and Mint
Golden griddled halloumi served with watermelon, fresh mint, olive oil and lemon. Serves 4; ready in 20 minutes.
A fresh, simple combination of griddled halloumi, watermelon and mint. Assemble it just before serving to enjoy the contrast between warm cheese and cool fruit.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Milk and milk products
Halloumi cheese
Ingredients without verified allergen data 4
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Watermelon, Olive oil, Fresh mint, Lemon juice.
Method
- 01
Prepare the watermelon
Cut the watermelon into pieces and arrange them on a serving plate. Add the lemon juice and fresh mint.
Ready to continue when: The watermelon is cut and arranged on the plate, with the mint added.
- 02
Griddle the halloumi
Heat a griddle or frying pan. Lightly coat the cheese with olive oil and brown it on both sides.
Ready to continue when: The halloumi is golden and marked outside, and soft inside.
- 03
Assemble and serve
Place the hot halloumi alongside the watermelon. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top and serve freshly assembled.
Ready to continue when: The hot halloumi and watermelon are arranged together, with the oil drizzled over them.
Ingredients
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