Fried Halloumi Cheese with Lime and Caper Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 12 oz halloumi cheese
• 2 tbsp flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Dressing

• juice and zest of 1 lime
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1½ tbsp capers, drained
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp grain mustard
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Garnish

• A few sprigs of cilantro

Directions

1. First of all, pat the cheese dry with paper towels.
2. Then, using a sharp knife, slice it into eight slices, including the ends.
3. Now dredge in seasoned flour.
4. Prepare the dressing by simply beating all the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.
5. When you're ready to serve the halloumi, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6. When the oil is really hot add cheese to the hot skillet—they take 1 minute on each side to cook, so by the time the last one's in, it will almost be time to turn the first one over.
7. They need to be a good golden color on each side.
8. Serve them on warmed plates with the dressing poured over and garnished with the cilantro sprigs.