CORN AND FREGOLA WITH GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE

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Corn and Fregola with Grilled Halloumi Cheese image

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Cheese     Side     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Mint     Basil     Walnut     Corn     Grill/Barbecue     Parsley     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup walnuts
1 cup fregola or Israeli couscous
Kosher salt
4 ears of corn, husked
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces Halloumi cheese, sliced lengthwise 3/4" thick
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons (or more) white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
  • Cook fregola in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain (do not rinse) and spread out on a baking sheet to let cool.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Rub corn with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, brush cheese with 1 tablespoon oil and grill, turning once, until lightly charred in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to platter with corn; let cool.
  • Cut kernels from cobs and place in a large bowl. Add scallions, parsley, basil, mint, walnuts, and fregola. Using your hands, tear Halloumi into bite-size pieces; add to bowl and toss to combine. Add lemon juice, vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Toss to coat; season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.

Ayesha Noreen
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This dish is perfect for a light summer meal.


AASHAN HAIDER
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I love the pop of color that the corn adds to this dish.


sara Rathnayake
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover corn and fregola.


Maryam Javaid
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again with a few modifications.


Oliver Piranok
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The instructions were a bit confusing. I had to reread them several times.


Hellen Shisanya
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I would use less olive oil next time.


Barnet
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I had a hard time finding halloumi cheese. I ended up using feta cheese instead.


Shahjee 88
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The fregola was a bit too al dente for my liking. I would cook it for a few minutes longer next time.


Galen Massey
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Isabelle Reeves
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Monie Monie
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Golap Maia
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Yassah Zoboi
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and everyone will love it.


Kemar Dawkins
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! I loved the combination of sweet, salty, and savory.


Mahnoor Shah
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Ivan Gomez
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I'm not usually a fan of fregola, but this recipe changed my mind. The fregola was cooked perfectly and had a great texture.


Kakuli AvRo
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This dish was a delight! The combination of sweet corn, nutty fregola, and salty halloumi was perfect. I especially loved the crispy texture of the grilled halloumi.