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Bright, flavorful Greek-style chimichurri adds snappy fresh flavor to the gorgeously sweet sun gold tomatoes.

Chef Philippe Corbet’s sungold tomato and grilled halloumi skewers

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 2 pints Balsam Farms sungold or heirloom cherry tomatoes
  • 2 9 oz hunks of halloumi cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Greek chimichurri
  • 4 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 2 tbsp za'atar
  • 1 handful fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 handful fresh parsley
  • 6 lemons, 1 zested, all juiced
  • 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Mix all the chimichurri ingredients in a blender until smooth. Reserve in the refrigerator for up to a month.
  2. On a long, cocktail-sized bamboo skewer soaked in water for 30 minutes, thread the tomato, then halloumi, and repeat.
  3. Transfer the skewers to a baking sheet, brush each with Greek chimichurri.
  4. Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the baking sheet with the skewers directly on the grill.
  5. Carefully flip occasionally, until the cheese begins to melt and char and the tomatoes are about to burst, 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with more Greek chimichurri,  garnish with small oregano leaves, finely chopped chives, sorrel, or torn mint, and serve immediately.