Fried Halloumi Cheese with Lime Caper Dressing
2 servings
30 minutes
Fried halloumi cheese with lime and caper dressing is a magnificent dish of Mediterranean cuisine that combines the salty taste of cheese with the tangy acidity of lime and the sharpness of capers. Halloumi, a traditional Cypriot cheese, has a high melting point, making it ideal for frying: it forms an appetizing golden crust while remaining tender and firm inside. The lime-based dressing with garlic and mustard adds a refreshing note that perfectly complements the cheese. This is a great appetizer that pairs wonderfully with greens and fresh bread. Halloumi with lime and capers can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and vegetables. Its simplicity in preparation makes it an excellent choice for a Mediterranean-style dinner.
1
Remove the wrapper from the cheese and dry it with a towel, then cut it into 8 pieces.
- Halloumi cheese: 250 g
2
Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and zest, capers, garlic, coriander, grainy mustard, white wine vinegar, 2 tbsp of vegetable oil, and add salt and pepper.
- Lime: 1 piece
- Capers: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Ground coriander: 1 tablespoon
- Grainy mustard: 1 teaspoon
- White wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Heat olive oil in a pan. Coat cheese slices in flour mixed with salt and pepper, and fry for 2 minutes (1 minute on each side).
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Serve immediately.