GRILLED HALLOUMI AND CHERRY TOMATOES WITH MINT PESTO

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Grilled Halloumi and Cherry Tomatoes with Mint Pesto image

Provided by Joanne Weir

Categories     Tomato     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Parmesan     Mint     Pine Nut     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, sliced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes
12 ounces Halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 2-inch-thick slices
12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Special equipment:
3 to 4 long metal skewers

Steps:

  • Combine mint, 3/4 cup basil, Parmesan, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, and pine nuts in processor. Blend until smooth. Season pesto with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread tomatoes onto skewers. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Grill skewers until tomato skins crack, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Grill Halloumi until golden, 2 minutes per side. Transfer cheese to platter.
  • Remove tomatoes from skewers and scatter over cheese. Top with dollops of pesto. Sprinkle with sliced basil and serve.

Arif
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less halloumi next time.


j.s joker
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my halloumi didn't turn out crispy at all. It was still tasty, but it wasn't what I was expecting.


Sujeewa Ganewaththa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The halloumi was perfectly grilled and the cherry tomatoes were bursting with flavor. The mint pesto was a great way to add a bit of freshness to the dish. I will definitely be making this


Kalu Treasure
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The halloumi was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the cherry tomatoes were roasted to perfection. The mint pesto was a great addition, and I loved the contrast between the sweet tomatoe


Kayla Sosebee
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The halloumi was grilled to perfection and the cherry tomatoes were sweet and juicy. The mint pesto was the perfect finishing touch, adding a bright and herbaceous flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making th