halloumi skewers with parsley and lemon salsa
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Easy
- makes about 30-35
Ingredients
- 2 x 250g blocks halloumi, drained
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 32 wooden skewers
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 15 black olives, pitted and finely chopped
- a small bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp small capers, rinsed
- 2 small preserved lemons, rind chopped or zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
Method
- STEP 1
step 1
Put all the salsa ingredients into a small bowl, season and mix well. Cut each block of halloumi into 8 equal slices. Cut each slice in half so you end up with 32 pieces.
- STEP 2
step 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan. Brown the halloumi on both sides, drain on paper towel then push in a skewer so it looks like a lollipop. You will need to do these in batches, adding a bit more oil as you go. Serve warm or at room temperature with the salsa.
