Great matches
Mozzarella-style cheeses go beautifully with:
- Olives
- Tomatoes
- Prosciutto, salami and ham
- Basil
- Italian-style breads (ciabatta, pastadura, foccacia)
- Mushrooms
Haloumi is also good with:
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- Tomatoes
- Olives
- Parsley
- Olive oil
- Pita bread
Mozzarella-styles and Wine
Mozzarella-style cheese is usually matched with wine as part of a starter or main, rather than on its own. In general, choose fresh light wine styles to complement the subtle and mild nature of the cheese.
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Sparkling wines such as sparkling whites, Champagne
- Aromatic whites such as Riesling, Sauvignon blanc
- When Mozzarella-styles are included in robust dishes, such as pizza and pasta, other wine matches come into play as well.
- Medium bodied reds such as Pinot Noir, Grenache, Shiraz
