Halloumi cheese is a firm sheep cheese that has a tangy, salty taste like feta with a sheepy flavor. It holds its shape while grilling and even browns well. Trader Joes carries it sometimes and it’s worth seeking out.
I grilled the cheese slices until browned and served them over micro greens and kale with black berries and ripe peaches. I topped the salad with balsamic glaze for a delicious vegetarian main meal salad. If you eat bread then I think a big chunk of crusty bread with a drizzled of olive oil would make this salad sing. A crisp French Sauvignon Blanc or a California Fume Blanc would pair well. I served my salad with Pellegrino with a lime wedge.
I’m taking my salad to Fiesta Friday. Stop by the virtual party for great recipe ideas to try this weekend. You can find more recipes http://www.FiestaFriday.net
Savor every bite.
What's for dinner, Doc? 
Lovely salad!
I love Halloumi cheese, but it’s not always easy to get. I’ve found a more accessible and pretty good substitute with the Mexican “Queso de Frier”. It is a bit less salty, which I actually like, and the texture is almost similar.
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That’s a great idea. I’m sure Mexican cheeses are a lot easier to find here in the West. To tell you the true, I don’t like anything that tastes like lamb and this cheese has that lamb taste to me. My man loved it and I ate it begrudgingly but didn’t love it. I’ll look for cow milk cheese!
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If so, I think you’ll like the Mexican version even better. And it is much easier to get in the US.
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So good!!!!
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What a great looking recipe Tracey! Not sure I have tried Halloumi cheese but there is a Trader Joe’s nearby. I like the idea you can grill it and the way you served it with the fresh fruit and balsamic glaze. Thanks so much for bringing this to Fiesta Friday 🙂
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Glad you stopped by.
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I haven’t tried halloumi cheese. This sounds really good, though. 🙂 Happy FF! x
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This looks delicious Tracey and love the fruit with it! Yum and happy FF! 🙂
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Thank you Lili. I’ve been stalking your beautiful blog!
Tracey
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Lol! You’re welcome to keep stalking Tracey .. I’m a bit of a blog stalker myself! 🙂
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I’ve never actually Halloumi cheese before, but this salad looks delicious – it’d definitely be a great way to try it for the first time I’m sure!
Thanks for sharing it with us at Fiesta Friday!
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Michelle,
It’s kind of hard to find. Trader Joes carries it off and on. I’m going to look for the Mexican cheese that Ronit recommended.
Tracey
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What a beautiful dish! I love all of the flavors of the fruit and grilled cheese with the balsamic glaze. It would be like an anti-pasta platter in one bite!
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Thanks Julie. I love beautiful color combinations on one plate too.
Tracey
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