Tomato, Herb and Halloumi Salad

by Joe Woodhouse
Star 4.4
    15m prep time
    25m total time
    Easy level
    7 ingredients

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
  • 2 tbsp Cider Vinegar 1 x Sainsbury's Cider Vinegar 500ml
  • 30g Basil, dill or parsley will also work well 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Basil 30g
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 250ml
  • 1 Garlic Flatbread, heated according to the packet instructions 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic Flatbread, Taste the Difference 195g
  • 600g Tomatoes, cut into random size chunks 2 x Sainsbury's Majestic Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Taste the Difference 300g
  • 250g Vine Cherry Tomatoes, cut into random chunks 1 x Sainsbury's Best of British Tomatoes, Taste the Difference 250g
  • 300g Halloumi, sliced thickly 1 x Midas Grilling Cheese 400g
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