Description
A delectable appetizer featuring salty, fried halloumi cheese with a citrus and caper vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 the juice of a lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon drained capers
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese cut into 1/4-inch pieces and patted dry
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 6 ounces mixed greens for a base
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the Dijon mustard, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Slowly whisk in the olive oil until incorporated.
- Add the capers and set aside.
- Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil on medium-high heat in a frying pan.
- Add the halloumi cheese slices to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes per side until golden.
- Plate the fried cheese right away atop the mixed greens.
- Spoon the citrus and caper vinaigrette on top.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins