Pack as many of your 5-a-day into this whopping sandwich as you can. Let your imagination run wild as wild as ours has, because we’ve added a tropical twist to this one. Pineapple! It’s a great taste of the summer before it comes to a close, and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Serves 2.
Ingredients
60g halloumi cheese, cut into 4 slices
2 small slices of fresh pinapple, or 2 tinned pineapple rings
Big pinch of chilli flakes
Chilli jam or sweet chilli sauce
1 spring onion
1 little gem lettuce, or a handful of green leaves of your choice
4 slices of fresh bread
Method
1. Slice the halloumi and pineapple into slices, and place them in a non-stick frying pan. If your frying pan is prone to sticking, add a dash of oil. Sprinkle the pineapple with chilli flakes as generously as you’d like. Cook the halloumi and pineapple over a medium heat until their undersides are a golden brown, then flip and repeat.
2. Whilst the halloumi and pineapple cook, spread chilli jam (or sweet chilli sauce) onto your bread slices. We suggest a fresh baguette or pitta for an extra melt in the mouth sensation.
3. Once the cheese and pineapple are golden, place them in layers on top of your chilli jam spread.
4. Pack in any leaves of your choice, as well as any extras that take your fancy. We suggest chopping up some spring onion for a fresh and tangy crunch.
Extra suggestions: Add chopped radishes, coriander and a dash of lime juice for extra zing. A fresh carrot and red cabbage slaw is also a fantastic addition to have up your sleeve.
And voilà , this quirky yet delicious sandwich is complete. If you give the recipe a try, make sure to take a picture and tag us on Instagram.
