Food_from_the_heart_.. - Cyprus Tourism Organisation

h Warm halloumi and peach saladTraditional meets Modern. This delicious salad is a marriage made in heaven, salty halloumi, sweethoney and sun-ripened fruit. Enjoy as a meze or main meal.Serves 6 as a meze or 2 as a main3 ripe but firm peaches, halved andstoned250g block halloumi cheese2 tbsp olive oil3 red chicory, root intact, quarteredlengthways1 bunch salad onions, trimmed, cut into2cm lengthsFor the dressing1red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped½ large bunch fresh coriander, leaves andstalks roughly chopped5 tbsp white wine vinegar3 tbsp clear honeyl Make the dressing by mixing everythingtogether in a small bowl. Cover and set aside.Cut each peach halves into wedges, cutthe halloumi into 1cm thick slices.l Heat half the oil in a large frying pan. Frythe cheese for 3-4 minutes on each sideor until golden brown and almost crusty.Remove from the pan and keep warm.l Add the chicory and onions to the hotpan, stir-fry until slightly wilted and coloured.Transfer onto absorbent kitchen towel.l Heat the remaining oil. Add the peachwedges and fry for a minute or two, untilsoftened, lightly coloured but still retaining itsshape. Combine all the ingredients togetherthen pour on the dressing. Spoon ontoindividual plates, sharing out fairly!h White: Kyperounta, Chardonnay,Kyperounta Winery, Lemesos.28