Golden-Hour Hot Honey Halloumi with Figs, Quick-Pickled Onions & Rocket
This Golden-Hour Hot Honey Halloumi recipe combines crispy, caramelized halloumi with sweet figs, tangy quick-pickled onions, and peppery rocket for a vibrant vegetarian appetizer. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors, ideal for weeknight meals or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g halloumi sliced into 6-8mm slabs
- 2 ripe figs halved
- 1 handful rocket (arugula)
Hot Honey Glaze
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Quick-Pickled Onions
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
Prep Pickles and Glaze
- Prepare the quick-pickled onions by combining thinly sliced red onion with sugar, salt, and lime juice. Let sit for 8-12 minutes.
- Make the hot honey glaze by gently warming honey with red chili flakes until infused.
Cook Halloumi
- Pat halloumi slices dry. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet and fry halloumi until golden brown on both sides.
- Lower heat and brush the halloumi with hot honey glaze to caramelize slightly.
Assemble and Serve
- Arrange a bed of rocket on a serving plate. Place warm glazed halloumi over the greens.
- Scatter halved figs and spoon quick-pickled onions over the top.
- Drizzle lightly with reserved pickle juice and extra virgin olive oil. Finish with black pepper and optional chili flakes.
Notes
- Keep pickled onions and hot honey separate until assembly for best freshness.
- Use ripe but firm figs to prevent them from breaking down when combined with warm cheese.