Grilled Haloumi and Watermelon Salad

Submitted by LucyS-D

"This is from "Redbook's" Go Greek! spread. The recipe is written for a crowd, but can easily be pared down, if needed."

 

• Ready In: 19mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 limes
• 1 garlic clove, crushed through a garlic press
• 1 red jalapeno chiles or 1 green jalapeno, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 4 lbs seedless watermelon, quartered lengthwise cut into thin slices (mix yellow and red if possible)
• 8 7⁄8 ounces halloumi cheese
• 1⁄2 cup fresh mixed sprouts (arugula sprouts or radish sprouts)

directions

1. Prepare grill for medium high heat; brush grates with oil.
2. Combine grated zest from 1 lime, juice from 2 limes, garlic, jalapeno, salt, sugar and whisk until sugar is dissolved; whisk in 1/4 cup oil to emulsify, then stir in capers.
3. Arrange watermelon slices on a large platter.
4. Halve cheese, diagonally, then cut each half (cut side down) into 3 thin slices; brush cheese with oil and grill until golden and grill marked, about 2 minutes per side.
5. halve the grilled cheese slices and scatter among the watermelon on the platter.
6. Spoon dressing over all and top with spicy sprouts.