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Halloumi and tomato salad

This Greek-style halloumi and tomato salad is perfect for lazy weekend lunches and/or get-togethers. It's easy to make - and absolutely delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ red onion
  • 6-8 ripe tomatoes
  • 100 g grilled peppers yellow and red
  • 1 handful of caperberries
  • 1 handful of black olives pitted
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 300 g halloumi
  • Basil leaves preferably Greek
  • Lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the onion, soak in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain.
  2. Slice the tomatoes, layer them on a serving dish.
  3. Peel off the skin of the grilled pepper, then cut the flesh into thin strips.
  4. Scatter the onion slices, pepper strips, olives and capers on top of the tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp of olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  5. Drain and wipe the cheese with kitchen paper, then cut into 1 cm slices.
  6. Brush them with some oil then barbecue or griddle them on both sides for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Put the cheese slices on top of the salad, drizzle with the remaining oil and some freshly squeezed lemon juice.