Fried Halloumi Cheese with Lime and Caper Vinaigrette

Serves 2·Added 5 May 2026 by Tom Melhuish

StarterVegetarianSummer

Portions:

Ingredients

1		halloumi cheese
2	tablespoons	olive oil
2	level tablespoons	well-seasoned flour
		juice and zest 1 lime(for the dressing)
1	heaped tablespoon	capers, drained(for the dressing)
1	tablespoon	white wine vinegar(for the dressing)
1	clove	garlic, finely chopped(for the dressing)
1	heaped teaspoon	grain mustard(for the dressing)
1	level tablespoon	chopped fresh coriander leaves(for the dressing)
2	tablespoons	extra virgin olive oil(for the dressing)
		salt and freshly milled black pepper(for the dressing)
few	sprigs	coriander(to garnish)

1.Unwrap the cheese and pat it dry with kitchen paper. Slice it into 8 slices, including the ends.

2.Prepare the dressing by whisking all the dressing ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.

3.Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.

4.When the oil is hot, press each slice of cheese into the seasoned flour to coat on both sides.

5.Add the slices to the hot pan. Cook for 1 minute on each side, or until they have a good golden colour.

6.Serve immediately on warmed plates with the dressing poured over and garnished with coriander.

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Origin

This recipe is taken from Delia Smith's Summer Collection.

Serving suggestions

Tips

Halloumi has a long shelf-life, making it a great ingredient to keep in the fridge for unexpected guests.