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Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon and Basil-Mint Oil

Name: Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon and Basil-Mint Oil
Cuisine: middle_eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint plus thinly sliced mint for garnish; 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 pound cherry tomatoes on the vine; 1 8-9-ounce package Halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 8 slices; 6 small triangles thinly sliced watermelon, rind removed

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Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Purée basil, 3 tablespoons mint, and garlic in a blender. With machine running, add 1/2 cup oil. Set a strainer over a small bowl; strain, pressing on solids. Season with salt and pepper.
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Brush grill rack with oil. Drizzle 2 tablespoons basil-mint oil over tomatoes and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, turning occasionally, until charred and bursting, about 4 minutes. Grill cheese until nicely charred in spots and beginning to melt, about 45 seconds per side.
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Arrange melon on a platter. Top with cheese and tomatoes. Drizzle remaining herb oil over; garnish with sliced mint.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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