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Blistered Tomato and Cheese Skewers
Add a burst of flavor to your salad with these grill-charred tomatoes and cheese.
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Ingredients
Skewers:
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1 pkg. 10 oz. queso de freír, halloumi or similar grilling cheese
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1 pint cherry tomatoes
Basil Oil:
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1 cup olive oil
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1 large bunch basil
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3 garlic cloves
Arugula Salad:
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balsamic glaze
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4 cup arugula
1 Food Prep
With a stick or immersion blender, combine the olive oil, basil and garlic to form a puree.
Slice your cheese into ½” thick squares and place them onto your skewers. Thread the tomatoes onto separate skewers or use a grill-safe pan.
Combine together your basil oil ingredients and set to the side.
2 Grill Prep
Fuel: We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets
Method: Direct-Heat Grilling
Temp: 450°F (High Heat)
Carefully hold your hand about 5” to 6” above the grate, and refer to the temperature settings below:
• High Heat (450° to 550°F):
2 to 4 seconds
• Medium Heat (350° to 450°F):
5 to 6 seconds
• Low Heat (250° to 350°F):
8 to 10 seconds
Make sure your clothing doesn’t touch the grate, and always move your hand away from the heat before you feel discomfort.
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
3 The Cook
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
Grill your skewers for about 4–5 minutes per side. Flip your skewer once char marks have been achieved on the first side. Once charred on both sides, remove your skewers from the grill.
- Serve your cheese skewers on top of arugula salad, then remove your tomatoes from the skewers and add them to your salad.
Drizzle your salad and tomatoes with the basil oil, then add a touch of balsamic glaze and enjoy.
Recipe created by Robyn Lindars — Recipe Developer, Grilling Expert, Editor in Chief of Grill Girl Magazine and GrillGirl.com — on behalf of Kingsford® Charcoal and Masterbuilt.
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
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