Fried Halloumi Cheese Salad

This wonderful fried halloumi cheese works really well with mixed green lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and a dressing based on a reduction of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Can be served as a starter or a meal in itself.

Ingredients:

150 g./5.2 oz. halloumi cheese
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups mixed salad green
5 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon butter

For the dressing:

¼ cup a reduction of balsamic vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Pat the cheese dry with a paper towel.
Slice the cheese about 1 cm/½ inch thick.
Dredge each slice of halloumi in the flour and coat on both sides.
Heat oil and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the halloumi and cook until golden brown on both sides.
Spoon the green mix, black olives, and cherry tomatoes over a serving plate.
Top with fried halloumi. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar reduction and olive oil on top. Serve immediately.

Halloumi grills easily but it needs to be eaten quickly.