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Grilled Endive and Halloumi Salad
Halved Belgian endives go on the grill until charred at the edges, which pulls back their bitterness and leaves a faintly smoky sweetness. Thick-cut halloumi slices follow, grilling just long enough to develop a golden crust on both sides. Both land on a bed of baby arugula with sliced strawberries and thin red onion, then get dressed with a white balsamic vinaigrette built from Dijon, honey, and olive oil. Dinner on the table in 20 minutes, serves 4.
Equipment
- Grill
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. honey
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 5 oz. baby arugula
- 1½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion (from 1 small onion)
- 4 Belgian endives, halved lengthwise
- 5 oz. Halloumi cheese, cut into (½-inch-thick) slices
Instructions
- 1Preheat your grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F).
- 2Whisk the white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, kosher salt, black pepper, and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a small bowl until smooth. You can also shake them together in a tightly sealed jar.
- 3Place the baby arugula, sliced strawberries, and thinly sliced red onion in a large serving bowl.
- 4Brush the halved endives and sliced halloumi cheese evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place them on the hot grill grates and cook, covered, for about 2 minutes per side until distinct grill marks appear. The heat softens the endive's bitter bite and gives the cheese a savory crust. Transfer them to a plate.
- 5Add the warm grilled endives to the arugula mixture. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat. Tuck the grilled halloumi slices into the salad.
Notes
- Serving: Enjoy this salad right away while the grilled halloumi is still soft and warm.
- Prep ahead: You can whisk the vinaigrette and slice the strawberries and onions up to a day in advance, storing them in the fridge.
- Cheese tip: Cut the halloumi into thick, half-inch slices so it doesn't melt through the grill grates.