Halloumi

Quick Fried Halloumi Cheese

Quick Fried Halloumi Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package halloumi cheese (drained; cut into 3/8-inch slices)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• oregano or mint leaves
• 4 to 5 cherry tomatoes (cut in half?)
• balsamic glaze

Method

1. Heat a nonstick frying pan over high heat
2. Slice the halloumi cheese
3. Dry the halloumi cheese slices by blotting them with a paper towel
4. Place the slices on a plate and brush both sides lightly with the olive oil to coat each thoroughly
5. Sear the cheese in the hot pan until each slice develops a deep brown crust, about 1 minute on the first side and 1 to 2 minutes on the other
6. Place the fried cheese on a plate and garnish with the pepper, oregano or mint leaves, tomatoes, and vinaigrette