Name: Barbecued vegetables and haloumi with lemon basil dressing
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoon finely shredded fresh basil; 150 gram (4½ ounces) baby spinach leaves; 200 gram (6½ ounces) char-grilled red capsicum (bell pepper), sliced thickly; 250 gram (8 ounces) grilled artichokes, halved; 1/2 cup (80g) seeded green olives; 8 portobello mushrooms (400g); 400 gram (12½ ounces) haloumi cheese, sliced thickly

Ingredients

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoon finely shredded fresh basil

150 gram (4½ ounces) baby spinach leaves

200 gram (6½ ounces) char-grilled red capsicum (bell pepper), sliced thickly

250 gram (8 ounces) grilled artichokes, halved

1/2 cup (80g) seeded green olives

8 portobello mushrooms (400g)

400 gram (12½ ounces) haloumi cheese, sliced thickly

Method

1.To make dressing, place lemon juice, oil, garlic and basil in screw-top jar; shake well.

2.Combine spinach, capsicum, artichokes and olives in large bowl.

3.Cook mushrooms on heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue), loosely covered with foil, about 5 minutes or until browned and tender. Cover to keep warm.

4.Cook cheese on same grill plate, in batches, over high heat until browned lightly on both sides.

5.Divide salad among serving dishes, top with mushrooms, cheese and dressing.

Portobello is another name for mature swiss brown mushrooms. Large, dark brown mushrooms with full-bodied flavour, these are ideal for barbecuing, and can be stuffed and grilled for a starter or light lunch.
Note

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