Halloumi Saganaki with Strawberry Salsa
 
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To make this recipe gluten free, either skip the dredging all-together or use white rice flour and half the amount of tapioca starch.
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 package halloumi cheese (7 oz)
  • 6 oz strawberries, hulled and diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, 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
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients(except flour & halloumi) together in a large bowl, reserving a small amount of mint for garnish.
  2. Cover and put the strawberry salsa in the fridge for a few minutes while you cook the halloumi.
  3. Cut halloumi into ¼ inch slices, dip in water and dredge in flour if desired.
  4. Heat enough oil in a small frying pan to cover base, fry cheese until slightly golden on each side.
  5. Arrange halloumi cheese on a platter and top with strawberry salsa.
  6. Finish the plate by drizzling with balsamic glaze and garnish with mint.
Notes
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/