Before autumn truly takes hold (did it ever let go in Ireland?) here is a tasty salad that you can mess around with and get to your own liking. Again, it’s quick and easy for a starter or side or lunch or the dog if things get bad. Enjoy.
Fried Halloumi with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
Ingredients:
1 pack of Halloumi cheese
Handful of Sun Dried Tomatoes
Handful of Pine Nuts
Salad leaves
For the dressing:
1 part Balsamic vinegar e.g. 10ml
3 parts Olive Oil e.h. 30ml
1/2 clove Garlic, grated or crushed.
Method:
Toast the pine nuts in a pan over a low heat for a few mins, be careful not to burn them. For dressing combine balsamic vinegar, garlic and seasoning, gradually add oil while stirring. You can adjust garlic and vinegar quantity to taste or try adding some Dijon mustard and so on. Cube the cheese and fry in olive oil until golden, keep the heat high to drive off moisture from the cheese. Dress and arrange salad with tomatoes and pine nuts. You’ll never have cholesterol problems again.
12/09/2008 at 2:45 am Permalink
Hei Messy Chef,
one question for you: where do you buy Halloumi in Cork?
12/09/2008 at 3:01 am Permalink
Hi Letizia,
You can buy the pre-packed versions in Cork supermarkets these days, I know my local SuperValu stock it and I think Tesco do it as well.
However Iago in the English Market beats all of them if you can get the time to visit town.
-Ivan.