- 1 1/4 cups (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes
- 12 ounces Halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 2-inch-thick slices
- 12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 long metal skewers
- Combine mint, 3/4 cup basil, Parmesan, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, and pine nuts in processor. Blend until smooth. Season pesto with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread tomatoes onto skewers. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Grill skewers until tomato skins crack, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Grill Halloumi until golden, 2 minutes per side. Transfer cheese to platter.
- Remove tomatoes from skewers and scatter over cheese. Top with dollops of pesto. Sprinkle with sliced basil and serve.