Grilled Halloumi with Pickled Radish Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour with minimal fuss. Grilled halloumi has this wonderful squeaky texture that gets gorgeously golden and crispy on the outside, while the pickled radishes add a bright, tangy contrast that keeps things interesting. Radishes are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, so you're getting something truly nourishing alongside something utterly delicious. The best part is that most of these ingredients are affordable staples, and the whole thing requires just basic kitchen skills. Trust me, once you try this combination, you'll be making it again and again.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi cheese
- 6 mediumradishes(diced)
- 237 mlwhite wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoonsugar
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 wholelemon
- 237 mlfresh parsley(chopped)
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonred chili flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl and mix until sugar dissolves.
- 2
Add diced radishes to the vinegar mixture, cover and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: Longer pickling time will give stronger flavor.
- 3
Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
- 4
Slice the halloumi into 1-inch thick pieces and add them to the grill pan.
Tip: Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- 5
In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, juice of the lemon, black pepper, and red chili flakes.
- 6
Toss the grilled halloumi in the oil mixture and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- 7
Serve the halloumi with the pickled radishes on top.
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