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Parma ham, halloumi, strawberry and mint

By: Pollyanna Coupland
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Published: 7 Jun 24
Updated: 14 Jun 24

Parma ham, halloumi, strawberry and mint

Inspired by the flavours of the early noughties – when many a restaurant starter included parma ham and a zigzag of balsamic glaze – this speedy dish keeps the berries vibrant by teaming white balsamic with ham-wrapped batons of cheese. The double saltiness of halloumi and cured meat contrasts with the sweet-sharp fruity dressing and fragrant fresh mint.

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Easy
June 2024

Test kitchen approved

Serves 2-4 as a starter
Hands-on time 15 min

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Nutrition: Per serving (for 4)

Calories: 261kcals
Fat: 21g (11g saturated)
Protein: 15g
Carbohydrates: 2.9g (2.7g sugars)
Fibre: 0.8g
Salt: 2g

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Ingredients

80g strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
2 tsp white balsamic condiment (available at large supermarkets and online – see Know-how)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to fry
1 mint sprig, leaves picked and chopped
225g halloumi block
2 parma ham slices

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Method

Put the strawberries in a bowl with the white balsamic, olive oil and mint. Season with salt and lots of pepper, then stir to combine.
Cut the block of halloumi into 8 sticks (it depends on the shape of the block but it can be easier to cut it into 4 thick slices, then cut these in half lengthways into sticks), then slice each piece of parma ham into 4 long strips. Wrap the ham around the middle of each piece of cheese. Heat a dash of oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then add the halloumi sticks, starting at 12 o’clock then going in a clockwise direction (this way you know which ones to flip over first). Cook until golden all over and the cheese is nice and soft.
Spoon out half the strawberries and dressing onto a platter, top with the halloumi, then dress with the rest of the strawberries. Eat straightaway while the cheese is warm and soft.

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Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 261kcals
Fat: 21g (11g saturated)
Protein: 15g
Carbohydrates: 2.9g (2.7g sugars)
Fibre: 0.8g
Salt: 2g

delicious. tips

Balsamic condiment (or white condiment) has, like strawberries, a complex mix of aromatic sharpness and gentle sweetness. It’s less acidic than balsamic vinegar and its golden hue won’t turn your food brown.