Grilled Halloumi With Watermelon And Basil-mint Oil

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint (plus thinly sliced mint for garnish)
• 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing)
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 lb cherry tomatoes, on the vine
• 1 eight to nine ounce package halloumi cheese, cut across into 8 slices
• 6 small triangles thinly sliced watermelon, rind removed

Recipe

• 1 build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high.
• 2 puree basil, 3 tablespoons mint, and garlic in a blender. with machine running, add 1/2 cup of oil. strain the puree over a small bowl, pressing on solids. season with salt and pepper.
• 3 brush grill rack with oil. drizzle 2 tablespoons basil-mint oil over tomatoes and cheese; season with salt and pepper. grill tomatoes, turning occasionally, until charred and bursting, about 4 minutes. grill cheese until nicely charred in spots and beginning to melt, about 45 seconds per side.
• 4 arrange melon on a platter. top with cheese and tomatoes. drizzle with remaining herb oil, and garnish with sliced mint.