Halloumi Saganaki with Strawberry Salsa
Author: Peony
Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 4
- 1 package halloumi cheese (7 oz)
- 6 oz strawberries, hulled and diced
- ¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeƱo, seeded and finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp lime zest
- small handful fresh mint & cilantro
- balsamic glaze to drizzle
- flour for coating the halloumi
- Combine all ingredients(except flour & halloumi) together in a large bowl, reserving a small amount of mint for garnish.
- Cover and put the strawberry salsa in the fridge for a few minutes while you cook the halloumi.
- Cut halloumi into ¼ inch slices, dip in water and dredge in flour if desired.
- Heat enough oil in a small frying pan to cover base, fry cheese until slightly golden on each side.
- Arrange halloumi cheese on a platter and top with strawberry salsa.
- Finish the plate by drizzling with balsamic glaze and garnish with mint.
To make this recipe gluten free, either skip the dredging all-together or use white rice flour and half the amount of tapioca starch.
Recipe by The Peony Life at http://thepeonylife.com/2014/09/grilled-halloumi-with-strawberry-salsa/
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