Watermelon Halloumi Salad (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 cups peppery arugula leaves
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1/2 lb (220 g) juicy watermelon
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1/2 lb (220 g) Halloumi blocks
→ Dressing and Garnish
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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A squirt of balsamic glaze (if you feel like it)
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1 tablespoon good olive oil
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Pour some lime juice and a little balsamic glaze over everything right before you dig in.
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Put watermelon and a bunch of arugula on your plates, then drop the grilled Halloumi right on top.
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Splash some olive oil into a grill pan and warm it up on medium. Put in the Halloumi cubes, keep space between 'em, and grill them for two minutes on both sides.
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Chop the watermelon into chunky cubes about the same size as your cheese. Leave them aside.
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Dry off the Halloumi with paper towels, then slice it into thick, equal-sized cubes about an inch (2.5cm) across.
# Helpful Notes:
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Cyprus-style Halloumi is tough and doesn't fall apart easily, great for the grill.
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You can also fry Halloumi in a bit of butter if you want to switch up the taste.