Watermelon and Haloumi
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A seared slice of haloumi cheese makes the perfect salty counterpoint to a sweet slice of watermelon in this summer dish.
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Ingredients:
| 1 teaspoon | shallot minced |
| 1 teaspoon | minced garlic |
| salt | |
| 2 ounces | red wine vinegar |
| 1 tablespoon | honey |
| 4 ounces | plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1 tablespoon | toasted sliced almonds |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped mint |
| 4 (1-ounce) slices | watermelons |
| 4 (1-ounce) slices | haloumi |
Directions:
Place shallots and garlic in mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt. Add vinegar and honey and whisk. Slowly whisk in 4 ounces oil. Fold in the almonds and mint. Pour over melon and let marinate for 1 hour. Heat a medium skillet over a medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Sear haloumi for 1 minute per side. Remove from pan, top with marinated watermelon and serve.
Source: foodnetwork.com
