Zesty Mediterranean Grilled Halloumi with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces halloumi cheese sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. 2 In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
3. 3 Place the cherry tomatoes on the grill pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to burst and char slightly. Remove from grill and set aside.
4. 4 Brush the halloumi slices with the remaining olive oil on both sides.
5. 5 Place the halloumi slices on the grill pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust.
6. 6 Remove the halloumi from the grill and arrange on a serving platter.
7. 7 Top the grilled halloumi with the burst cherry tomatoes.
8. 8 Drizzle the lemon juice over the dish and sprinkle with lemon zest and fresh oregano.
9. 9 Serve immediately while the halloumi is warm and the tomatoes are juicy.