Saturday, February 17, 2007

Rocket, Tomato and Haloumi Salad

Serves 4 as a light meal or side dish
Preparation: 15 mins
Cooking: 1 min

1tbs balsamic vinegar
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
ground black pepper
250g haloumi cheese, drained and cut into 8 slices
olive oil cooking spray
1 large bunch rocket
500g cherry tomatoes, halved
lemon wedges, to serve

1. To make balsamic dressing, combine balsamic vinegar, oil and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk 1 min until combined. Set aside.

2. Heat a char-grill or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Spray haloumi cheese on both sides with oil. Cook haloumi for 30 seconds each side or until golden and hot. Transfer to a plate.

3. Arrange rocket, olives, tomatoes and warm haloumi on a serving platter or serving plates. Drizzle with balsamic dressing, season with pepper to taste and serve with lemon wedges.

(Recipe courtesy of Sydney Markets)

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