Fried halloumi cheese with lime and caper vinaigrette is an easy and delicious dish. The lime and capers set off the flavour of the halloumi well. Serve this dish with a large green or seasonal salad.
Fried Halloumi with Lime & Caper Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Flour, seasoned
For the dressing:
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 heaped tbsp capers, drained
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 heaped tsp grain mustard
- 1 heaped tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- A few sprigs fresh coriander
- Large salad
Steps
- Step 1
Unwrap the cheese and pat it dry with kitchen paper. Then, using a sharp knife, slice it into 8 slices, including the ends
- Step 2
Prepare the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl
- Step 3
When you are ready to serve the halloumi, heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat
- Step 4
When the oil is really hot, press each slice of cheese into seasoned flour to coat it on both sides, then add them to the pan for 1 minute on each side, until they are a good golden colour
- Step 5
Serve them straightaway with the dressing poured over, add a sprig of coriander and enjoy with a large salad
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By The Healthy Employee
- Servings: 2
- Meals or Courses: LunchMainsStarter
- Dish Type: DressingsSalad
- Special Diet: Vegetarian
- Seasons and Occasions: AutumnMother's DaySpringSummer
- Difficulty Level:
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- Created: May 7, 2011
