Can I just say that I’m in a great mood? Probably because it’s finally my-kind-of perfect-outside, and I don’t leave point A to arrive at point B half-wet from sweat and frizzy hair from humidity. Also probably because of this grilled halloumi and peach salad.
The older I get, the more I realize just how much my mood is affected by the temperature outside. I’m not at the point where knee pains are predicting rain but I can tell I’m not that far off from it. Plus, another reason for my jolly demeanor is that it’s still #CookoutWeek (ehm. Reminder. Enter the most awesome giveaway here) and that means that I’ve been more excited than usual about my weekly grub because I’m finally experiencing that flame-broiled goodness that give Burger King such high marks (comparatively). The Liptauer Burger was top shelf, and today’s dish will rise to join it: Grilled Halloumi & Peach Salad.
The idea for this came out of last month’s cookbook club selection Summer Food. For the most part I was underwhelmed by the book until I remembered that the gist of summer food is simplicity, and that book take that notion and runs with it. One of my clubmates remarked how she and her hubs died over the grilled halloumi with apricots, and so I figured I’d add my own twist on that basic recipe.
Halloumi is a great non-meat protein to grill because it’s not like normal cheese, and won’t ooze into the grill, but maintains its integrity by taking on some crusty grill marks. The peaches are just as easy, and the heat brings out any ripeness that just might not be there yet. The salad is finished with a simple lemon-honey vinaigrette and the whole shebang is topped with fresh basil.
Summer on a plate. For really.
Grilled Peach and Halloumi Salad
Grilled Halloumi & Peach Salad brings together fresh grilled halloumi and the summer's best peaches dressed with a light honey lemon dressing and fresh basil -a true vegetarian delight and summer in every bite!
Ingredients
- 14-16 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into four equal pieces
- 1/2 TB olive oil, for brushing the cheese
- 2 peaches, halved and pits removed
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 TB lemon juice
- 2 TB olive oil
- 4 cups lettuce
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush each side with the 1/2 TB olive oil.
- Step 2 Once the grill is hot, place each peach half, cut side down. After ten minutes, add each cheese slab.
- Step 3 After 4 minutes, flip the cheese and let them cook for an additional 3 minutes, until it looks like it’s heated all the way through. Remove them and the peaches, and set aside.
- Step 4 While the cheese and peaches are grilled. make the dressing by combining the lemon juice, mustard, honey, pepper and oil. Mix well.
- Step 5 Assemble each plate with 1 cup lettuce, 1 slab cheese, 1/2 peach, sliced and drizzled with the dressing.
this sounds delicious. i love how caramelized peaches get on the grill!
I really do not make them that way enough.
Hey Chrissy,
It looks amazing, thanks for the recipe. I think my kids will love it. We gotttta try tonight, wish me good luck:)
I hope it came out well and that everyone was a fan! And thanks so much for stopping by!
Love the combo of flavour. Delicious!
I do too. I’m eating the leftovers for lunch and am very excited about it!
Looks really delicious! I love the combo of flavour, Chrissy.
Grilled leftover corn last night and now want grilled corn every day of my life. My intestines probably don’t agree, but yes to grilled corn. And I want grilled cheese…like both cheese on the grill and gooey cheese sandwich. And fruit. And really, now that we live in a real house and have a BBQ again, I’m making Dad BBQ all the time.
You know I almost never make grilled corn? It’s a laziness thing. I need someone else to do it for me (because I also don’t like to grill). Where’s that Mr.?
OMG halloumi is the best! I have yet to try grilling it but I plan to do it soon after seeing this!
It really is! Thanks for stopping by and I hope it turns out well for you!