Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon and Basil-Mint Oil

Ingredients for Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon and Basil-Mint Oil

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint plus thinly sliced mint for garnish

• 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped

• 120ml extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 350g cherry tomatoes on the vine

• 1 8-250g package Halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 8 slices

• 6 small triangles thinly sliced watermelon, rind removed

Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Purée basil, 3 tablespoons mint, and garlic in a blender. With machine running, add 120ml oil. Set a strainer over a small bowl; strain, pressing on solids. Season with salt and pepper.

Brush grill rack with oil. Drizzle 2 tablespoons basil-mint oil over tomatoes and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, turning occasionally, until charred and bursting, about 4 minutes. Grill cheese until nicely charred in spots and beginning to melt, about 45 seconds per side.

Arrange melon on a platter. Top with cheese and tomatoes. Drizzle remaining herb oil over; garnish with sliced mint.

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