Recipes

Cherry tomato and halloumi salad with za’atar and rocket

Cherry tomatoes with halloumi and za'atar. Photograph: Patrick Browne

Nicola Crowley
Wed Jun 7 2023 - 14:30
Serves: 4
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cooking Time: 5 mins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
  • 500g ripe cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 15g fresh coriander, leaves and stalks finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin rapeseed oil
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp za’atar, plus extra to garnish
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt
  • 30g rocket
  • 250g halloumi, cut into 8 slices

1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the tomatoes, onion, coriander, oil, lemon juice, za’atar and salt together.

2. Spread the rocket on the base of a platter or large plate.

3. Spoon the chopped tomato mixture on top, reserving a little of the oil and juices.

4. Fry the halloumi on a grill pan or frying pan on a medium high heat for two minutes on each side, or until browned.

5. Place the halloumi on top of the tomato mixture, spoon the reserved juices and oil on top and sprinkle with za’atar. Serve immediately.

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