Halloumi Cheese and Tomato Salad in a Caper Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Halloumi Cheese and Tomato Salad in a Caper Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 2 slices; 1 lb tomatoes, chopped (or grape tomatoes halved); ⅓ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; ½ cup fresh basil, minced (or chiffonade); 1 -2 tablespoon capers, drained (2 is better!); kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; salad greens (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 2 slices
1 lb tomatoes, chopped (or grape tomatoes halved)
⅓ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
½ cup fresh basil, minced (or chiffonade)
1 -2 tablespoon capers, drained (2 is better!)
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
salad greens (optional)

1
In a bowl, mix the oil, lemon, capers, garlic and rosemary.
2
Add the sliced cheese, turning to coat and cover.
3
Marinate for at least one hour.
4
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (or fry in a pan over medium-high heat).
5
Remove the cheese from the marinade reserving the vinaigrette.
6
Grill the halloumi until browned, about 2 minutes each side.
7
Don't overcook.
8
Cool and cut into smaller pieces and toss with the basil, tomatoes and reserved vinaigrette.
9
Season with salt and pepper and serve over greens, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 2 slices, 1 lb tomatoes, chopped (or grape tomatoes halved), ⅓ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Halloumi Cheese and Tomato Salad in a Caper Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Halloumi Cheese and Tomato Salad in a Caper Vinaigrette

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