Grilled Halloumi and Zucchini Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Grilled halloumi is a summery, Mediterranean-inspired salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The halloumi is grilled until golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside, while the zucchini is grilled until tender and slightly caramelized. The sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and red onion add a salty, briny, and sweet flavor to the salad, while the fresh oregano adds a herbaceous note. This salad is best served warm, but can also be chilled for a cold salad.
Halloumi is a Cypriot cheese that is made from sheep's milk or goat's milk. It is a semi-hard cheese with a high melting point, which makes it ideal for grilling or frying. Halloumi has a slightly salty and tangy flavor, and it is often used in salads, sandwiches, and kebabs. Zucchini is a summer squash that is available in a variety of colors, including green, yellow, and white. Zucchini is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it is often used in salads, stir-fries, and soups. Sun-dried tomatoes are tomatoes that have been dried in the sun until they are almost completely dehydrated. Sun-dried tomatoes have a concentrated flavor and they are often used in salads, pizzas, and pastas. Olives are a type of fruit that is grown on olive trees. Olives are a good source of healthy fats, and they are often used in salads, sandwiches, and dips. Red onion is a variety of onion that has a red skin and a white flesh. Red onions have a slightly sweet and spicy flavor, and they are often used in salads, sandwiches, and tacos. Oregano is a herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. Oregano has a slightly sweet and pungent flavor, and it is often used in Italian and Greek dishes.