Best Watermelon And Haloumi Recipes

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WATERMELON AND HALOUMI



Watermelon and Haloumi image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon shallot minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt
2 ounces red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
4 ounces plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon chopped mint
4 (1-ounce) slices watermelon
4 (1-ounce) slices haloumi

Steps:

  • Place shallots and garlic in mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt. Add vinegar and honey and whisk. Slowly whisk in 4 ounces oil. Fold in the almonds and mint. Pour over melon and let marinate for 1 hour. Heat a medium skillet over a medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Sear haloumi for 1 minute per side. Remove from pan, top with marinated watermelon and serve.

GRILLED HALOUMI AND WATERMELON SALAD



Grilled Haloumi and Watermelon Salad image

This is from "Redbook's" Go Greek! spread. The recipe is written for a crowd, but can easily be pared down, if needed.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 19m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 limes
1 garlic clove, crushed through a garlic press
1 red jalapeno chiles or 1 green jalapeno, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons capers
4 lbs seedless watermelon, quartered lengthwise cut into thin slices (mix yellow and red if possible)
8 7/8 ounces halloumi cheese
1/2 cup fresh mixed sprouts (arugula sprouts or radish sprouts)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for medium high heat; brush grates with oil.
  • Combine grated zest from 1 lime, juice from 2 limes, garlic, jalapeno, salt, sugar and whisk until sugar is dissolved; whisk in 1/4 cup oil to emulsify, then stir in capers.
  • Arrange watermelon slices on a large platter.
  • Halve cheese, diagonally, then cut each half (cut side down) into 3 thin slices; brush cheese with oil and grill until golden and grill marked, about 2 minutes per side.
  • halve the grilled cheese slices and scatter among the watermelon on the platter.
  • Spoon dressing over all and top with spicy sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 97.2, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 11.9, Protein 1.4

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