Mauritanian Grilled Halloumi Cheese With Tomato And Mint Salsa

Mauritanian Grilled Halloumi Cheese with Tomato and Mint Salsa is a delightful dish that combines the salty and savory flavors of grilled halloumi cheese with the refreshing and zesty flavors of tomato and mint salsa. This recipe is perfect for a light and flavorful appetizer or a side dish for a Mauritanian-inspired meal.

Mauritanian Grilled Halloumi Cheese With Tomato And Mint Salsa

Ingredients

  • 250g halloumi cheese, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Grill the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear.
  3. In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped mint leaves, red onion, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve the grilled halloumi cheese with the tomato and mint salsa on top.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Protein
10g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
8g

Supplies

Grill or grill pan Grilling spatula Bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Mauritanian Grilled Halloumi Cheese with Tomato and Mint Salsa as an appetizer alongside crusty bread or as a side dish with grilled meats.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of sumac or a drizzle of honey to the tomato and mint salsa before serving.

Cost

$10