Watermelon Tabbouleh With Marinated Haloumi
- 1 lb haloumi, thickly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup freekah (cracked roasted green wheat)
- 2 small cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 1 1/3 lbs seedless watermelon, coarsely chopped
- 4 None green onions, chopped
- 2/3 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp finely grated lemon peel
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup hazelnuts, roasted, peeled and halved
- Combine the haloumi, thyme, 2 tbsp of the oil, honey and garlic in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, bring the freekah and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan on high heat. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for 25 mins or until tender. Drain, then rinse under cold water.
- Place the freekah in a large bowl with the cucumber, watermelon, green onion and herbs. Whisk the lemon peel and juice and remaining 2 tbsp oil in a small bowl and season to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Cook the haloumi slices for 1 min each side or until golden.
- Serve the salad topped with haloumi and hazelnuts.
haloumi, thyme, olive oil, honey, garlic, freekah, cucumbers, watermelon, green onions, parsley, mint leaves, lemon peel, lemon juice, hazelnuts
Taken from recipes-plus.com/api/v2.0/recipes/32523 (may not work)