Mediterranean Halloumi Platter with Honey

Yuuuuummy! That's all I have to say about this post. HALLOUMI has got to be one of my absolute favorite foods. I don't indulge in it too often, possibly once every couple of months. It is so simple and delicious. Perfect to top salads with and add to a snacking platter. Halloumi also reminds me of our time in Berlin. Thomas was getting his masters and was on a student budget when we first met, so he used to take me out to the corner falafel joints and I would jokingly call these romantic nights "Döner Dates". Haha ^^!   

We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. =) 

Silvestre is the star of the show for this one!

Ingredients: 

• 8 oz of halloumi
• ½ tbsp of Brazilian Iguaçu River Wildflower - Silvestre  (Buy it on Amazon)
• 2 tbsp of olive oil 
• 2 tsp of chopped thyme
• Black pepper to taste

Directions: 

1. Slice the halloumi. In a small bowl combine olive oil, honey, thyme, and black pepper. Cover halloumi slices in the olive oil mixture and fry from both sides on medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes, until golden brown color. 

Tahini white bean dipping sauce: 

• 2 tbsp of tahini
• Half of 15.5 oz can of cannellini beans (about 7-8 oz)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp of cumin
• 1 tsp of paprika
• Lemon juice to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste 

For the platter: 

• Grapes 
• Pomegranate seeds
• Green olives
• Mixed nuts
• Tahini white bean dipping sauce
• Fried halloumi

Directions: 

Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add in a small amount of olive oil. Serve the dipping sauce on a platter with fried halloumi cheese.