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Halloumi Saganaki with Fresh Figs

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: arugula, cornmeal, dried cherries, eggs, fresh figs, gluten free, halloumi cheese, honey, neutral oil, thyme
Servings: 4 servings
Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey your favorite kind, consider hot honey or truffle honey
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1 package Halloumi cheese (8-10 oz.)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil vegetable, canola, or avocado
  • 2 handfuls arugula approximately 1/2 bag of Trader Joe’s Arugula
  • 8 fresh black Mission figs soft and ripe, top stem removed, and halved
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries optional
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut Halloumi into approximately 8 slices.
  • Lightly beat one egg in a small bowl and place 1/4 cup cornmeal in a medium bowl. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easier clean-up.
  • Working with one piece at a time, dip the Halloumi in the egg, then toss in the cornmeal, and place onto the baking sheet.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook Halloumi until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side, total cook time 4-6 minutes. Transfer Halloumi to paper towels and let drain 1 minute.
  • Place arugula on a large plate or platter and arrange Halloumi and figs on top. Drizzle with honey and scatter thyme and dried cherries. Season with a few grinds of pepper. Serve immediately and eat while warm!

Notes

If you can’t find Halloumi in your area, bread cheese or paneer are good substitutes.
Mandarin oranges, orange slices or pomegranate seeds are alternatives to the dried cherries.
Mixed field greens, watercress, and/or frisée are other lettuces you can experiment with.