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Sesame Grilled Halloumi Salad

Here's how you make Sesame Grilled Halloumi Salad
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • CHEESE
  • 10 to 12 ounces cheese (halloumi cheese sliced in 12 slices)
  • 6 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons oil (peanut oil)
  • SALAD
  • 6 to 8 cups baby arugula or any micro or baby greens
  • 1 cup tomatoes (grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half)
  • 4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, shredded
  • 1/4 cup radishes, shredded
  • VINAIGRETTE
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (I use low salt)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Vinaigrette ... Add all the ingredients to a small measuring cup/bowl and mix or whisk to combine. Personally, I love to use a tupperware container. Just add everything, cover, and shake - it works great! But make the dressing ahead, and just refrigerate until ready to use. It is best to make an hour or more ahead if possible.

  • Step 2: Salad ... Prepare this ahead too, because the cheese only takes minutes to prepare. Make sure your salad is ready. Add the arugula or baby greens to a bowl, along with the tomatoes, scallions, cucumber, and radish; then, toss to combine. Add 1/2 of the dressing and toss. Plate the greens family style; or, on individual plates.

  • Step 3: Cheese ... Add the sesame seeds to a small dish and press each of the cheese slices (one side only) into the sesame seeds. Add the oil to a small saute pan, (nonstick works best), and bring to medium high heat. Add the cheese, seed side down, and cook 1-2 minutes until lightly golden brown, then flip. Continue to cook another 2 minutes until you get a nice browning; then it's done.

  • Step 4: Finish, Serve, and ENJOY! ... Top the salad with the warm grilled cheese slices, and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. A simple, but upscale salad!

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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