Description
A fresh and vibrant grilled courgette and halloumi salad dressed with a tangy caper and lemon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish, this recipe combines smoky grilled courgettes with golden halloumi cheese and a zesty, briny dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 10–12 baby courgettes, halved lengthways
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 225g block halloumi, thinly sliced (about 16 slices)
Dressing
- 1 long shallot, finely chopped
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp capers
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cold water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, combine the finely chopped shallot, red chilli, crushed garlic, lemon zest and juice, capers, olive oil, and cold water. Season with a pinch of salt and mix well. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the courgettes: Place the halved courgettes in a large bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add a pinch of salt, and toss to coat evenly.
- Grill the courgettes: Heat a griddle pan over high heat. Add courgettes cut-side down in batches. Grill for 4-5 minutes until char marks appear and the flesh softens, then flip and grill for an additional 3 minutes. Transfer cooked courgettes to a shallow bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Cook the halloumi: Heat a separate large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the halloumi slices and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Assemble the salad: Arrange the grilled courgettes and cooked halloumi on a large plate or platter. Spoon the caper and lemon dressing over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a milder salad, remove the seeds from the red chilli before chopping.
- Halloumi can be grilled alongside courgettes if you have enough space on the griddle pan.
- Use fresh baby courgettes for the best tenderness and flavor.
- This salad is best served immediately to enjoy the contrast between warm grilled vegetables and fresh dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: grilled courgette salad, halloumi salad, caper lemon dressing, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian grill recipe
