Sizzling Greek Salad on the Grill
Grilling Up a Storm with a Charred Greek Salad!
If you're looking to inject some zest into your salad game, then this juicy, charred Greek salad recipe is just for you. The Halloumi cheese from Cyprus takes centre stage in this Mediterranean masterpiece.
Shopping List:- Halloumi: This tangy cheese has a high melting point, making it perfect for grilling. Look for it in gourmet grocery stores.- 6 (8-inch) Wooden or Metal Skewers: These will help you create delightful kebabs.- Pastry Brush or Barbecue Basting Brush: You'll need this to easily apply the marinade to your kebabs.
Equipment:Soak your wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.- Yield: 6 servings- Difficulty: Easy- Total Time: 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes (or more) marinating time
Ingredients:Marinade:- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)- 5 tablespoons dry white wine- 1/2 cup olive oil- 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves and tender stems- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves- 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and halved- 1 teaspoon kosher salt- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:- Olive oil, for coating the grill grates- 3 medium Roma tomatoes, quartered length-wise- 8 ounces Halloumi cheese, cut into 12 pieces- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced through the root end, peeled, and cut into 6 wedges- Salt and pepper, to taste- 6 (8-inch) wooden or metal skewers- 3 medium hearts of romaine, halved length-wise- Optional: 30 Kalamata olives
Method:Marinade:1. Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Salad:1. Preheat a grill to medium, brush grates with olive oil, and stack tomatoes, cheese, and onion in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add 1/2 cup of the marinade and toss gently to coat.2. Marinate kebabs for 15 minutes (or up to 12 hours) and grill for 6-8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until vegetables are tender and Halloumi is soft.3. Coat romaine with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill for 3 minutes cut-side down until slightly wilted and charred.4. Serve the grilled Romaine, kebabs, and olives (if using) on a platter. Drizzle with reserved marinade.
Pro Tips:- Skewer Tricks: If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water to prevent burning.- Stubborn Streaks: Buy better quality Halloumi. Expensive versions melt more evenly.- Get Colorful: Add color by making kebabs with bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or red onion.
Now grab a cold beer, a warm grill, and get ready to indulge in the fiery flavors of this charred Greek salad with Halloumi!
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