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    Jun 3, 2013 · Modified: Jul 21, 2022 by Becca Heyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

    Halloumi sandwich with sun-dried tomatoes and rocket

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    Halloumi, sun-dried tomato and rocket sandwich

    This is the. best. sandwich. I have ever. made. Do you need more full stops to convince you? Yes. Oh. my. word.

    Halloumi, sun-dried tomatoes, rocket. Thick white bread. The sort of sandwich I'd be totally happy with if I was given it at one of those posh cafés that serve bags of crisps for £2 each. The sort of sandwich that would make me go back there again and again. Instead, I will just make it again and again at home. And again. And then just one more time.

    Halloumi, sun-dried tomato and rocket sandwich

    Our engagement party was a success, by the way (because I know you were all wondering). However, after eating my weight in crisps and dip, and drinking my weight in wine (whoops), I pretty much feel like I never need to consume anything ever again. You know, until next weekend. So a sandwich was the perfect light lunch for today - enough to stop me being hungry, but not so much that I feel all gross and overly full.

    Halloumi, sun-dried tomato and rocket sandwich

    Ugh. I can't get enough. It's just beautiful.

    (PS. if you like halloumi you should also try my halloumi and pineapple pancake! It's ace)

    Halloumi, sun-dried tomato and rocket sandwich
     
    Recipe Type: Light lunch
    Author: Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
    Cook time: 10 mins
    Total time: 10 mins
    Serves: 1
    Ingredients
    • 100g halloumi cheese
    • 2 thick slices white bread (choose something nice and fresh)
    • 1tbsp mayonnaise (I use light mayo)
    • Small handful fresh rocket
    • 1 large piece sun-dried tomato, drained and finely chopped
    • Black pepper
    Instructions
    1. Slice the halloumi, and place in a frying pan (if you have a good, non-stick pan, you shouldn't need any oil at all. If your pan is prone to sticking, just use a little spray oil). Place over a medium heat, and leave to cook. The cheese will release some liquid, and then once the liquid has cooked off, it will begin to brown. Don't touch it for around 5 minutes. Once the underside is golden brown, flip the cheese slices over and cook the other side (this side will cook a lot quicker - just a minute or two - because it no longer has any liquid to release).
    2. While the cheese is cooking, spread the mayonnaise on one (or both) of the slices of bread. Top one slice with the rocket and the chopped sun-dried tomato.
    3. When the cheese is golden, place it on top of the rocket, and add a little black pepper. Top with the second slice of bread, and eat immediately.
     
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    1. Lisa @ Greek Vegetarian says

      June 06, 2013 at 8:01 am

      Wow look at that gorgeously fluffy white bread! That looks so good Becca. What a perfect sandwich :)

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    2. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

      June 04, 2013 at 10:54 pm

      Ooh, I definitely believe you about this sandwich--it looks incredible! I still haven't tried halloumi, but it's been on my list for a while...

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      • Lisa @ Greek Vegetarian says

        June 06, 2013 at 7:58 am

        Oh my god Kiersten, I can't believe you've never tried halloumi before.

        Reply
    3. Cait's Plate says

      June 04, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Oh my goodness - that looks incredible!

      Reply
    4. LittleMonsterx14 says

      June 04, 2013 at 2:03 pm

      this looks amazing! yum!

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    5. Miss Messy says

      June 03, 2013 at 7:07 pm

      Yay i just love halloumi :) sounds delicious!

      Reply
    6. Eileen says

      June 03, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      You know, I never buy halloumi, but now I'm thinking I need to change my tune--this sandwich looks amazing! :)

      Reply
    7. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says

      June 03, 2013 at 6:25 pm

      I've never had that kind of cheese before, but any cheese you can fry up like that is fine by me! Need to keep my eyes open for it at the market...

      Reply
      • Jean Burnett says

        October 11, 2013 at 8:21 pm

        Actually I guy it at Costco. Makes a nice little appy offering on it's own, - a crust of bread, a pinch of rocket, and the lovely cheese which you saute in a skillet.

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    8. Happy Valley Chow says

      June 03, 2013 at 3:17 pm

      Love the sound of this sandwich, sounds delicious....kind of like a reverse grilled cheese haha. Thanks for sharing!

      Happy Blogging!
      Happy Valley Chow

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    9. [email protected] says

      June 03, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      I just saw halloumi at the farmer's market on Saturday and mentally added it to my wish list! I imagine this sandwich is just as wonderful as you described :)

      Reply

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