Cherry Tomato-Halloumi Skewers

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon dijon mustard 
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1 pint grape tomatoes 
• 8 oz halloumi cheese cut into 16 cubes
• 2 teaspoons juice of lemon 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano fresh finely chopped
• 1.5 teaspoons red wine vinegar 
• 1 pinch salt and pepper 

Equipment

• whisk
• grill
• skewers
• wooden skewers

Directions

1. If using wooden skewers, soak 8 in warm water for 30 minutes.
2. Whisk garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, juice and vinegar. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Stir in oregano.
3. Preheat a grill to medium-high.
4. Place 2 tomatoes on each skewer, piercing crosswise, followed by a cube of Halloumi. Continue alternating tomatoes and Halloumi until each skewer has 5 or 6 tomatoes and 2 cubes of Halloumi.
5. Whisk vinaigrette and lightly brush onto skewers. Oil grill. Grill skewers, watching closely, until cheese is lightly browned and tomatoes are beginning to soften, about 3 minutes, turning halfway through.
6. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
7. Serve immediately.