Name: Grilled Halloumi With Watermelon and Basil-Mint Oil
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint plus thinly sliced mint for garnish; 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 pound cherry tomatoes on the vine; 1 8-9-ounce package Halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 8 slices; 6 small triangles thinly sliced watermelon, rind removed

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Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon and Basil-Mint OilRomulo Yanes

Firm, salty Halloumi is our favorite cheese for grilling. Find it in better supermarkets and at vineandtable.com.

Recipe information

Total Time
15 minutes
Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint plus thinly sliced mint for garnish

1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3/4 pound cherry tomatoes on the vine

1 8-9-ounce package Halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 8 slices

6 small triangles thinly sliced watermelon, rind removed

Preparation

Step 1
Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Purée basil, 3 tablespoons mint, and garlic in a blender. With machine running, add 1/2 cup oil. Set a strainer over a small bowl; strain, pressing on solids. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Brush grill rack with oil. Drizzle 2 tablespoons basil-mint oil over tomatoes and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, turning occasionally, until charred and bursting, about 4 minutes. Grill cheese until nicely charred in spots and beginning to melt, about 45 seconds per side.
Step 3
Arrange melon on a platter. Top with cheese and tomatoes. Drizzle remaining herb oil over; garnish with sliced mint.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 456 calories

37 g fat

21 g carbohydrates

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsHalloumi Cheese Dairy Watermelon Melon Fruit Mint Herbs & Spices Starter Main Dinner Nut Free Gluten Free Keto Vegetarian Grilling Blender Fourth of July Summer Bon Appétit

Recipe notes

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Nutrition Per Serving

Recipe notes

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