# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese
01 - 7 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 0.4 inch thick pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup baby arugula or mixed greens
→ Basil Pesto
06 - 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
07 - 2 tbsp pine nuts (or walnuts for variation)
08 - 1 garlic clove
09 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
11 - ½ tsp lemon juice
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
13 - Fresh basil leaves
14 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high.
02 - Pat halloumi slices dry then grill each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown with grill marks. Set aside.
03 - Blend basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning as desired.
04 - Distribute arugula or mixed greens evenly on two plates; top with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion slices.
05 - Place grilled halloumi over the vegetables and drizzle generously with basil pesto.
06 - Finish with fresh basil leaves and serve alongside lemon wedges.
