Haloumi & zucchini skewers with mint oil
A fresh, vibrant mint dressing makes these haloumi and zucchini skewers shine.... and so easy to throw on the bbq for a summer supper.
INGREDIENTS
450 gm haloumi, cut into cubes
4 zucchini, thinly sliced length-ways on a mandolin
Olive oil, for brushing
40 gm (¼ cup) roasted pine nuts
2 tsp roasted sesame seeds
Lemon wedges, to serve
Mint oil
50 ml extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ tsp dried mint
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
For mint oil, combine oil, garlic and dried mint in a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Cool and stir through fresh mint before serving.
Preheat a barbecue to high. Thread zucchini onto skewers, alternating with haloumi. Brush with oil and grill, turning occasionally, until charred and haloumi is hot (2-3 minutes).
Transfer skewers to a platter. Pour over mint dressing, scatter with pine nuts and sesame seeds, squeeze over lemon and serve.
INGREDIENTS
450 gm haloumi, cut into cubes
4 zucchini, thinly sliced length-ways on a mandolin
Olive oil, for brushing
40 gm (¼ cup) roasted pine nuts
2 tsp roasted sesame seeds
Lemon wedges, to serve
Mint oil
50 ml extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ tsp dried mint
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
For mint oil, combine oil, garlic and dried mint in a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Cool and stir through fresh mint before serving.
Preheat a barbecue to high. Thread zucchini onto skewers, alternating with haloumi. Brush with oil and grill, turning occasionally, until charred and haloumi is hot (2-3 minutes).
Transfer skewers to a platter. Pour over mint dressing, scatter with pine nuts and sesame seeds, squeeze over lemon and serve.