Grilled Halloumi with Fig and Honey

Serves 4 10 min prep 8 min cook
Grilled Halloumi with Fig and Honey

Golden grilled halloumi paired with sweet figs, honey and fresh herbs for a quick sweet-and-salty vegetarian starter.

Ingredients

  • 250 g halloumi cheese, sliced
  • 6 fresh figs, halved
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 handful rocket
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Brush the halloumi slices lightly with olive oil.
  2. Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook the halloumi for 1 to 2 minutes per side until deeply golden.
  4. Add the fig halves cut-side down and cook briefly until lightly caramelised.
  5. Arrange rocket on serving plates.
  6. Top with the warm halloumi and figs.
  7. Drizzle with honey and lemon juice.
  8. Finish with mint and black pepper and serve immediately.
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