Caprese Salad with Grilled Peaches and Halloumi

5 from 1 vote

This Caprese Salad with Grilled Peaches and Halloumi is a slight modification of the traditional tomato salad, adding a sweet and savory pairing.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Entree, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Basil, Bread Cheese, Caprese, cheese, cheese ball, gluten free, halloumi, Juustoleipa, Peach, Peaches, Tomatoes, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 275kcal

1 pound peaches cut in half and pits removed, about 2 medium
6 ounces halloumi
1 ½ lbs tomatoes cored and cut into bite-sized pieces, any type
¼ cup basil leaves chiffonade (stack leaves, then roll like a cigar and thinly slice leaves into ribbons)
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Light grill and turn all burners to high. Heat for about 15 minutes. Clean and oil cooking grates and turn all burners to medium. Lightly brush the cut sides of the peaches with olive oil.
Place peaches, cut side down, on grill. Grill until peaches have developed grill marks and are beginning to soften, 5-8 minutes.
Flip peaches so they are skin down. Place halloumi on the grill. Grill until browned on one side and beginning to soften, 3-5 minutes, flip. Remove peaches when the skin side has browned and softened (5-8 minutes after flipping), remove halloumi when browned and softened (3 minutes after flipping). Allow to cool to handle.
Slice peaches and cut halloumi into ½ inch (1cm) cubes. Place peach slices, halloumi cubes, tomatoes and basil into a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss lightly, serve immediately.