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Fried Halloumi Cheese with Lime and Caper Vinaigrette

Here's how you make Fried Halloumi Cheese with Lime and Caper Vinaigrette
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  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 12 ounces halloumi cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh cilantro (save for the garnish)
  • Baby lettuce or mesclun (optional)
  • FOR THE DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon coarse grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
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: Season flour with salt and pepper.

  • Step 2: Pat cheese dry with paper towels and slice into 8 pieces.

  • Step 3: Whisk together dressing and set aside.

  • Step 4: Dredge cheese in seasoned flour, then cook in hot oil about a minute on each side or until golden.

  • Step 5: Serve cheese with dressing drizzled over, and garnished with fresh cilantro. Serve over a bed of baby lettuce if you'd like this as a salad.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Serves 2 as a light dinner, 4 as an appetizer.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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