400-450grams medium sized tomatoes(or substitute cherry tomatoes)
16-20black olives, pitted
¼thinly sliced red onion
1tbspcapers, drained
1tbspbalsamic vinegar
4tbspolive oil
½tspdijon mustard
freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste
2cloves garlic
2cupsciabatta or baguette, preferably stale, cut into 1-inch cubes
½cuptorn basil leaves
4cupsmixed greens
Instructions
Cut the tomatoes into bite-size pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add the capers, thinly slices red onion and olives and season with salt. Tip: if you don't like the bite of raw onion, place the slices in ice water for 15-20 minutes, then drain and add to the tomato mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss to coat. Set aside.
Pre-heat an outdoor grill to medium, about 400°F.Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron pan on the grill. Thinly slice the garlic and add to the pan. Allow the garlic to cook and flavour the oil, for about 1 minute, stirring or tossing frequently.Add the bread cubes and cook, tossing frequently until nicely browned, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to the tomato mixture and toss well. Ser aside while you grill the haloumi.
Brush the haloumi slices with olive oil and place onto the hot grill. Grill for about 2 minutes on each side, or until marked.
To Serve
Just before serving add the torn basil to the panzanella salad and season with freshly cracked black pepper, toss well. Arrange the grilled haloumi on a bed of mixed greens and spoon the panzenella salad overtop. Drizzle with the dressing and tomato juice from the bowl.