Grilled Halloumi Recipes

GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Prepare a medium (350 F to 375 F) gas or charcoal grill fire. Slice the halloumi cheese into wide, 1/2-inch thick slices and lightly brush each side with olive oil .
• Carefully place the cheese on the grill for just a few minutes on each side (about 2 to 3 minutes), until lightly browned and gently crisped; do not over-grill.
• Garnish the cheese slices with lemon wedges and fresh herbs .

GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE

Steps:

• Brush the cheese with olive oil and place onto a medium hot grill for 2 minutes on each side, or until marked. Remove and slice into 1/2-inch pieces. Sprinkle with oregano. Drizzle the olive oil on top and squeeze the lemon juice over the cheese. Serve with grilled pita bread.

GRILLED HALLOUMI WRAPS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and set a grill pan on top of the grate.
• Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside.
• Toss together bell pepper and onion in a small bowl. Mix in 1/2 of the oil mixture and season with salt, to taste. Transfer to the hot grill pan.
• Cook vegetables on the preheated grill until lightly charred but still firm to the bite, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove pan from the grill and allow vegetables to cool. Lower the grill temperature to medium.
• Brush halloumi cheese slices with the remaining oil mixture. Cook on the preheated grill, flipping carefully, until grill marks appear and cheese has softened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill and place on an aluminum foil-covered plate to keep warm.
• Spread the tortillas with hummus and top with spinach. Divide the peppers and onions between the tortillas, add 2 halloumi slices to each tortilla, then top with olives. Roll up and serve immediately.

HOW TO GRILL HALLOUMI CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat outdoor grill or stove-top grill pan over medium-high heat/flame, about 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cut the halloumi into approximately 1/4-1/3 inch slices.
• Once hot, place the halloumi on the grill. Flip each slice after about 3 minutes, or once golden brown grill marks appear. Grill on other side then remove from grill. It's done!

GRILLED HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Brush grill grates with some oil.
• Brush the halloumi with some of the olive oil.
• Combine the zaatar, caraway seeds, oregano and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until combined, then sprinkle over all sides of the halloumi.
• Grill on each side until charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

GRILLED HALLOUMI WITH SPICY-SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the roasted peppers, Calabrian chiles, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt, stir and set aside.
• Oil the grill grates. Grill the halloumi until well marked and warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a platter. Spoon the red pepper mixture over the cheese and top with basil and mint. Serve with bread.

GRILLED HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Brush olive oil over both sides of each cheese slice.
• Place cheese directly on the grate and grill for 3 minutes. Flip and grill 3 minutes more. Serve immediately.

GRILLED HALLOUMI KEBABS

Steps:

• Combine oil and basil leaves in a food processor; pulse to combine. Place halloumi cheese in a flat bowl. Pour basil-infused oil over the cheese. Toss to coat and let marinate 1 hour.
• Heat vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 7 minutes. Turn heat off and set aside.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
• Add cherry tomatoes to the cheese and toss until coated. Thread cheese and tomatoes on skewers.
• Place on the preheated grill. Grill for 3 minutes, flip and grill for 3 more minutes.
• Transfer skewers to a serving platter. Drizzle with vinegar reduction and serve immediately. Garnish with additional basil if desired.