Halloumi is a Greek cheese that retains it’s shape when grilled or cooked. It’s a delicious addition to vegetarian meals. It’s worth to add that Halloumi has a slightly salty taste so use salt sparingly in dishes that include this cheese.

For the salad:

1 14 ounce can of mixed beans (in water), drained and rinsed. Alternatively you can combine equal parts of chickpeas, kidney beans, butter beans or any other salad bean of your choice
1 handful of chopped fresh cilantro (also known as coriander)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tomato, finely diced
1 small red onion, finely sliced
½ can corn kernels
A little pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients well in a large bowl, cover and set in the refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes for the flavors to absorb.

Take a chunk of Halloumi cheese and cut 4 thick slices. Place on a lightly oiled non-stick baking tray and under a hot grill for approximately 2 minutes, turn over and grill on the other side for a further 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Divide the bean salad between 4 plates and top each plate with a Halloumi cheese slice and serve.