Grilled Halloumi & Melon Salad with Herb Drizzle | In Collaboration with Fresh Thyme

Brian’s slicing into summer with a juicy melon salad topped with sizzling grilled halloumi, perfect for Fresh Thyme’s Melon Mania Month! Sweet, savory, and drizzled with our favorite Chef’s Life oils, this dish is Midwest summer on a plate.

Catch the full recipe and video below, and look out for us at Fresh Thyme stores on 7/26!

Grilled Halloumi & Melon Salad with Herb Drizzle Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 small watermelon, chopped into bite-sized cubes

• 1 small golden honeydew melon (or melon of choice), chopped

• 2 blocks halloumi cheese

• 6-8 heirloom tomatoes
  
  

• Chefs Life Organic 100% Avocado Cooking Oil

• Herb Drizzle:

  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped herbs (such as chives, parsley, cilantro, mint, basil – mix and match your favorites)

  • 1/3 cup Chefs Life Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Melons:

   Chop the watermelon and golden honeydew into similar-sized pieces. Arrange them on a serving platter or in a shallow bowl.

2. Make the Herb Drizzle:

   In a small bowl, combine the chopped herbs, Chefs Life Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juice, and a generous pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.

3. Grill the Halloumi:

   Slice the halloumi into thick slabs. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and add a splash of Chefs Life Cooking Oil. Once hot and sizzling, grill the halloumi for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

4. Assemble the Salad:

   Cut the grilled halloumi into cubes similar in size to the melon pieces. Scatter over the melon.

5. Finish and Serve:

   Drizzle the herb oil over everything. For a little heat, top with chopped chili or red peppers. Serve immediately while the halloumi is still warm.