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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Pickling 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Prep Pickles and Glaze
  1. Prepare the quick-pickled onions by combining thinly sliced red onion with sugar, salt, and lime juice. Let sit for 8-12 minutes.
  2. Make the hot honey glaze by gently warming honey with red chili flakes until infused.
Cook Halloumi
  1. Pat halloumi slices dry. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet and fry halloumi until golden brown on both sides.
  2. Lower heat and brush the halloumi with hot honey glaze to caramelize slightly.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Arrange a bed of rocket on a serving plate. Place warm glazed halloumi over the greens.
  2. Scatter halved figs and spoon quick-pickled onions over the top.
  3. 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.