Grapefruit Rounds with Halloumi Cheese

 

In this beautiful grapefruit salad recipe we pair the salty flavor of halloumi cheese with sweet-tart ruby grapefruit and aromatic mint. Halloumi cheese has a texture similar to mozzarella, but it browns rather than melts when it is heated. Look for halloumi in tubs or airtight packs near other imported cheese in large supermarkets.

Ingredients

• 2 red or pink grapefruit
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 teaspoon, divided
• 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 4 ounces halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 8 thin slices
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Preparation

1. With a sharp knife, remove the skin and white pith from the grapefruit; remove any seeds. Slice each grapefruit into 4 rounds.
2. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, shallot, pepper and salt in a small bowl.
3. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cheese and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total.
4. To serve, place 2 grapefruit rounds on each plate and top each with a piece of the cheese. Drizzle each serving with about 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon mint.

Nutrition

Per serving: 221 calories; 16 g fat ( 6 g sat , 6 g mono ); 20 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 7 g protein; 2 g fiber; 339 mg sodium; 203 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (65% daily value), Vitamin A (34% dv)
Carbohydrate Servings: 1
Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 high-fat meat, 1 1/2 fat