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List of ingredients for Melon salad with grilled halloumi cheese croutons


* Olive oil
* 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed.
* 200g Halloumi cheese, cut into into 5mm slices and then cut again to make 5 cm cubes.
* 800g of honeydew Melon (about half)
* A big handful of Rocket or similar Bitter Salad leaves.
* Fresh Basil leaves or fresh Mint leaves, torn.
* Zest and Juice from an un-waxed Lemon.
* A splash of good Balsamic vinegar.
* Freshly ground black pepper.

===Method===
* Cut the Melon into sliced and slice off the skin
* Add a good splash of olive oil to a large heavy-based Frying pan and add the cubed halloumi.
* Fry the cheese cubes for about 5 to 8 minutes over a medium heat until golden brown and crunchy.
* Add the crushed garlic for the last few minutes, being careful not to let it burn.
* Add a Pile of Salad leaves, mixed with the Mint or Basil onto each plate and layer the Melon and Halloumi cubes on top.
* Make a dressing with a splash of Olive oil, Lemon zest and Juice and the Balsamic vinegar. 2 to 1 ratio, Oil to Vinegar/ Lemon juice and a grind of black pepper.
* Drizzle this over each plate and serve while the Cheese is still warm.
* Garnish with chopped mint and mint leaves.
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