Grilled Halloumi With Watermelon and Basil-Mint Oil

Submitted by zeldaz51

"Halloumi doesn't melt easily, so it's great for grilling. Recipe from Bon Appetit, July 2011."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped of fresh mint (plus thinly sliced mint for garnish)
• 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing)
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3⁄4 lb cherry tomatoes, on the vine
• 1 eight to nine ounce package halloumi cheese, cut across into 8 slices
• 6 small triangles thinly sliced watermelon, rind removed

directions

1. Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high.
2. Puree basil, 3 tablespoons mint, and garlic in a blender. With machine running, add 1/2 cup of oil. Strain the puree over a small bowl, pressing on solids. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Brush grill rack with oil. Drizzle 2 tablespoons basil-mint oil over tomatoes and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, turning occasionally, until charred and bursting, about 4 minutes. Grill cheese until nicely charred in spots and beginning to melt, about 45 seconds per side.
4. Arrange melon on a platter. Top with cheese and tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining herb oil, and garnish with sliced mint.