Grilled Halloumi and Minted Zucchini Sandwiches
- 2 zucchini (about 8 ounces each), ends removed and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 ounces halloumi, sliced across the short side into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 small red onion
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
- 1 wide baguette
- Preheat a grill to medium-high and clean and oil the grate.
- (Or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.)
- Marinate the zucchini in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate dish, brush the sliced halloumi with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
- Peel the onion and cut it into 1/2-inch wedges through the core to hold each wedge together.
- Marinate the onion in 1 teaspoon olive oil and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Grill the zucchini until it has dark grill marks and is tender.
- Toss immediately in a bowl with the garlic and mint; then set aside.
- Grill the onion wedges, turning once, until they are slightly charred on the edges and a bit softened but not totally limp.
- Grill the halloumi until softened and marked by the grill.
- Slice the baguette lengthwise, leaving one side slightly attached.
- Brush with the remaining teaspoon of the olive oil.
- Cut crosswise into four even segments.
- Distribute the zucchini, halloumi and onions evenly among the sandwiches.
zucchini, extravirgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, halloumi, red onion, garlic, mint leaves, baguette
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/10428 (may not work)