Grilled Pea and Halloumi Skewers with Mint Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• Skewers (8-10, soaked in water if wooden)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Fresh mint leaves (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
• Red onion (1, cut into chunks)
• Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
• Halloumi cheese (8 ounces, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• Frozen peas (1 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
2. In a pot of boiling water, cook the frozen peas for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
3. On each skewer, thread a piece of halloumi cheese, followed by cherry tomato halves, red onion chunks, and cooked peas. Repeat until the skewer is filled, leaving a little space at the ends for easy handling.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped mint leaves, salt, and pepper to create a refreshing mint vinaigrette.
5. Brush the skewers generously with the mint vinaigrette, ensuring all sides are well-coated.
6. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the halloumi cheese is golden and slightly charred.
7. Remove from the grill and drizzle any remaining vinaigrette over the skewers before serving. Enjoy your skewers hot!