Tomato, Herb and Halloumi Salad
Red, yellow and even green tomatoes, if used judiciously, all work really well here: use whatever you have. I find yellow have a lovely sweet softness for this recipe, so they are worth using if you can find them, but any mixture is good. Throw in whatever herbs you like in copious amounts. I love that this dish is a versatile, simple celebration of its ingredients. Serve quickly so the cheese is still tender. 👋 This recipe is intended to be a side dish or starter. Double up if you'd like a more substantial meal or add some delicious grilled garlic bread on the side.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Cut the tomatoes into random chunks. (I like to cut a cheek off, halve, and then cut sections off the tomato at angles until it is equally divided.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then add the oil and vinegar. Give it a good mix around and leave to stand.
Step 2
Unfold the crease in each block of halloumi to separate the block into two large, flat pieces. Heat a frying pan over a medium-low heat. Add the halloumi, flat-side down, and cook for 2 minutes. Lift a piece to see how it’s getting on; if it is golden and well crisped, flip and cook for a further 2 minutes on the other side.
Step 3
If serving with garlic flatbreads, heat these now, according to the packet instructions.
Step 4
Once the halloumi is nice and golden on both sides and warmed through, remove from the pan and slice 2cm thick.
Step 5
Tear the herb leaves into the tomato mixture. Toss to combine and spoon onto individual plates or a platter. Lay the halloumi over the top, spooning any remaining tomato liquid over the top. Serve along side the warmed garlic flatbread. if using.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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300g Halloumi, sliced thickly 1x Midas Grilling Cheese 400g -
600g Tomatoes, cut into random size chunks 2x Sainsbury's Majestic Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Taste the Difference 300g -
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 250ml -
2 tbsp Cider Vinegar 1x Sainsbury's Cider Vinegar 500ml -
30g Basil, dill or parsley will also work well 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Basil 30g -
1 Garlic Flatbread, heated according to the packet instructions 1x Sainsbury's Garlic Flatbread, Taste the Difference 195g -
250g Vine Cherry Tomatoes, cut into random chunks 1x Sainsbury's Best of British Tomatoes, Taste the Difference 250g