Grilled Souvlaki Haloumi Sandwiches with Tzatziki
Grilled souvlaki haloumi sandwiches with tzatziki
400g haloumi, cut into 12 slices
½ small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Zest and juice 1 lemon
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or ¼ teaspoon dried
25ml olive oil
Blend the onion,garlic, paprika, lemon, oregano and oil to a smooth paste. Rub all over the haloumi and marinate in the fridge for a few hours,
8 slices sourdough bread
Soft butter to spread
75g finely grated hard cheese like parmesan or vintage gouda
Butter the bread on both sides. Arrange the haloumi over 4 slices and scatter over half the hard cheese. Place the other slice on top. Place in a grill pan or large frying pan and sprinkle some of the hard cheese on top. Cook for a couple of minutes then flip and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Cook until golden and crisp on both sides.
Tzatziki
400g thick Greek style yoghurt
1 cucumber
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of half the lemon
1 clove garlic, grated finely
25ml olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
Salt and pepper to taste
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
Chop the cucumber into 1cm pieces and mix in with the remaining ingredients.
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