Grilled halloumi with cucumbers

A pretty straight forward dish that is made throughout Cyprus. All you need is great halloumi (I love a goat variety for this recipe) and crunchy cucumbers. And of course – olive oil, since Cypriots pour olive oil over everything and a lot of it.

Ingredients:
250 g whole halloumi
200 g peeled crispy cucumbers, cubed
handful of basil leaves
handful of peppermint leaves
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper

Prepare

Heat grill pan or grill. Place whole halloumi on a grill/pan and grill until golden brown on all sides. Take it off, cut into slices, and place on a plate. Sprinkle with cucumbers, basil, and peppermint, pour over some olive oil and sprinkle with pepper. Serve right away.

Text and photos: Signe Meirane
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