Mike Van de Elzen: Grilled fresh figs with halloumi and toasted almond dressing

Grilled fresh figs with halloumi and toasted almond dressing

Ingredients- 

6 figs, halved lengthways

3 small red onions, cut into quarters

1 pkt of green leaves

300gm good halloumi, sliced into long strips

5 tbsp oil

Flaky sea salt

Ground black pepper

Dressing-

1 cup almonds (toasted in a pre-heated oven on 180* for 12 minutes)

3 tbsp red wine vinegar

4 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp brown sugar

Salt to taste

Method-

Start by making up the dressing.

Roughly crush the toasted almonds in a mortar and pestle or with the side of knife. Once crushed, add in all the other ingredients and mix. Season and you are done.

Preheat a BBQ or cast iron pan to med-high heat.

Toss the red onion with a touch of oil and salt in the pan or BBQ hotplate until it begins to caramelise. Remove and place into a bowl.

Brush the halloumi and 1/2 figs with a little oil and place into your pan or onto your BBQ.

Grill until the halloumi is coloured and soft but not gooey. Remove and set aside.

Grill the figs until they are well coloured but not burnt. Remove and set aside.

Serve by laying a 1/3 of the halloumi down along with the figs and some leaves, then drizzle over a little dressing.

Repeat until finished and serve!

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