Grilled haloumi with diced tomatoes

Name: Grilled haloumi with diced tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 4x 160 g plain halloumi cheese, room temperature, drained; Olive oil; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, diced; 6 large fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped; Spicy olive oil (optional); Salt and pepper from the mill

Preparation 15 min
Cooking 10 min
Servings 4
Freezing I do not suggest

Thank you to my sister-in-law Nancy for this idea of grilled halloumi with diced tomatoes! Whether for a luxury starter or for a side dish, everyone will be MEGA-GIGA-ULTRA happy for sure.

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Ingredients

4x 160 g plain halloumi cheese, room temperature, drained
Olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, diced
6 large fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
Spicy olive oil (optional)
Salt and pepper from the mill

Preparation

In a large non-stick skillet heated over medium heat, pour a thin drizzle of olive oil and add with the halloumi cheeses. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown all over. Keep warm.
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, season with salt and pepper and add a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well.
Place the halloumi cheeses in small plates and distribute the tomato mixture on top! Add a small drizzle of spicy oil if desired and serve immediately!

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