Appetizer Recipe: Grilled halloumi cheese with cherry tomatoes and fresh rosemary
This roast tomatoes and grilled halloumi cheese appetizer recipe features simple tools and ingredients and provides wine pairing suggestions.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Halloumi cheese 100 grams
- 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes
- ¼ tsp. balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 sprig rosemary finely chopped
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sprinkle cherry tomatoes with salt and a tbsp. of olive oil. Grill in the oven on high until tomatoes blister and gently collapse, about 5 minutes. Once done, sprinkle with chopped rosemary.
- Heat a grill pan on high. Cut the cheese into 1/2-inch slices and brush each slice with olive oil. Grill for about 2 minutes on each side or until they get grill marks.
- Assemble the dish. Plate the Halloumi cheese and top each slice with a few roasted cherry tomatoes, along with their juices and rosemary. Finish by drizzling a touch of balsamic glaze for the perfect balance of flavors.
- Serve warm
Notes
If you are interested in pairing this dish with red wine, we recommend Barbera, Sangiovese, Bobal Rosé, Tempranillo. To pair this grilled Halloumi with white wine, pick Albariño, Verdelho or Sauvignon Blanc.
Enjoy!