Garam Masala Grilled Halloumi

Ingredients

• 8 oz Halloumi cheese, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 2 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup English cucumber, diced
• 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Fresh mint, chopped(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat halloumi slices dry and rub both sides with garam masala and black pepper.

2. 2

   Combine cucumber, olives, lemon juice, and mint in a bowl; toss and set aside (about 5 minutes prep).

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Sear halloumi 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and warmed through, about 6 minutes total.

5. 5

   Plate the cucumber-olive salad and top with the hot grilled halloumi. Serve immediately.