Corn and Fregola with Grilled Halloumi Cheese

By angelahon

Corn and Fregola with Grilled Halloumi Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup fregola or Israeli couscous
• Kosher salt
• 4 ears of corn, husked
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 ounces Halloumi cheese, sliced lengthwise 3/4-inch thick
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup basil leaves
• 1/4 cup mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons (or more) white wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
Cook fregola in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain (do not rinse) and spread out on a baking sheet to let cool.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Rub corn with 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let cool.
Meanwhile, brush cheese with 1 Tbsp. oil and grill, turning once, until lightly charred in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to platter with corn; let cool.
Cut kernels from cobs and place in a large bowl. Add scallions, parsley, basil, mint, walnuts, and fregola. Using your hands, tear Halloumi into bite-size pieces; add to bowl and toss to combine. Add lemon juice, vinegar, and remaining ¼ cup oil. Toss to coat; season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.