Grilled Asparagus, Grapes and Haloumi with Lemon Vinaigrette
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15 minutes
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4 servings
This super fresh summer salad takes mere minutes to barbecue. Look for haloumi cheese in the deli section. It’s a cheese that really is best cooked as it melts into this delicious slightly salty cheese that complements the sweetness of the grapes and flavour of asparagus.
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Prep time: 10 minutes
Barbecue time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) California Asparagus
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 oz (125 g) haloumi cheese
- 1 lemon
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup (250 mL) California Red or Green Table Grapes, cut into halves
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped mint or snipped chives or a combo
Directions
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1
Oil grill, and preheat barbecue to medium. Snap tough ends from asparagus, and either discard or use for stock. Place asparagus in a bowl and toss with 1 tsp (5 mL) oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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2
Whisk 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice with remaining oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Slice haloumi into ¼ inch (0.5 cm) slices and place in a small dish. Drizzle with half the mixture, turn haloumi.
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3
Place asparagus on grill and barbecue until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Place haloumi on barbecue for the last minute, turning once, watching carefully. Remove once it starts to melt.
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4
To serve, line asparagus on a platter, scatter with grapes and place haloumi on top. Sprinkle with herbs, then drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
