Greek · Lunch
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Thick halloumi cheese slabs seared on a hot grill until deeply charred and creamy inside, dressed with lemon juice, olive oil and dried oregano. Served with cherry tomato, cucumber and fresh mint over warm pita, this Greek meze highlights the cheese's salty, grill-marked crust.
$4
8 minsPrep
6 minsCook
14 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
378Calories
20.9gProtein
23.2gFat
28.4gCarbs
3.2gSugar
2.1gFiber
1949mgSodium
129mgChol
11.7gSat Fat
308mgPotassium
694mgCalcium
1.4mgIron
0.5mcgVitamin B12
11mgVitamin C
vegetarian
low-calorie
mediterranean
hidden-gems
vegetarian
quick-lunch
Instructions
1
Prep
Slice the halloumi into 1/2-inch thick slabs and pat dry. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber.
2
Grill
Heat a grill pan to medium-high. Lay the halloumi on the hot grill and cook 2–3 minutes per side until deep char lines form and the cheese softens.
3
Plate
Arrange grilled halloumi, tomato halves, and pita on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, scatter dried oregano over top, and serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz341g halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for the grill
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp1 tsp dried oregano
- 22 small pita bread
- 88 cherry tomatoes
