Halloumi Caprese Salad

Name: Halloumi Caprese Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Halloumi; Za'atar Spice; Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; Heirloom Tomatoes; Cherry Tomatoes; Pesto; Fresh Basil; Sea Salt; Black Pepper

Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin

Ingredients

Time

10m

Serves

Try this twist on a traditional caprese salad and swap out the mozzarella for some halloumi. Dollop on your favourite pesto for a little extra something special. This recipe is great for gluten free, grain free, mental health, diabetes, and low sugar conditions or diets.

Vegetarian

Lunch

Quick Meal

Side

Ingredients

250 g

Halloumi

sliced thick

1/2 tsp

Za'atar Spice

1 tsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

3 large

Heirloom Tomatoes

sliced or quartered

1/2 cup

Cherry Tomatoes

halved

3 Tbsp

Pesto

1 stalk

Fresh Basil

leaves, for garnish

1/2 tsp

Sea Salt

or to taste

1/4 tsp

Black Pepper

or to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, toss the sliced halloumi with za’atar and oil.

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi and grill on each side until browned, about three to four minutes per side. You can also grill this over medium-high heat for three to four minutes on the BBQ as well.

Place the tomatoes on a large platter or plate. Dollop pesto over top of the tomatoes. Add the halloumi on top. Garnish with fresh basil and season with salt and pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.