Super minimal and easy ingredients make this Grilled Halloumi a simple side dish or appetizer that is done in minutes.
Ok hear me out, some of the most easy of recipes are some of the most tasty ones. Especially when then can go with about anything.
This Grilled Halloumi is one of my favorite things ever. I order this whenever I can when I’m out, but making it at home is what I love to do most.
I first had this when I was in Portugal and I have never turned back. It makes a great appetizer or side dish to pretty much all the things.
With having really minimal and super easy ingredients, you cannot go wrong when making this, and it will get devoured.
One secret I have with this is serve it with some red pepper jelly, that is how I had it for the first time and oh, chef’s kiss so far. Sitting in that restaurant looking over the Atlantic Ocean and enjoying a simple dish.
If you are looking for a quick and easy recipe to make to just enjoy or to serve to other people, you cannot go wrong with this Grilled Halloumi.
Some of our other favorite appetizer recipes that we have on our site include: Garlic Parmesan Wings, Sloppy Joe Dip and Buffalo Shrimp.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Super easy and available ingredients.
- It comes together in 10 minutes.
- You can serve this with practically anything you want.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST):
Halloumi cheese
Olive oil
Fresh basil
Lemon slices for serving, optional
Pita bread for serving, optional
HOW TO MAKE GRILLED HALLOUMI, STEP BY STEP:
- Preheat grill to about 375 degrees F.
- Slice halloumi brick into 8 equal pieces, about ½ inch thick, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Brush both sides of each slice generously with olive oil.
- Place cheese slices into heated grill.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until browning grill marks appear, careful not to overcook.
- Top with torn basil and serve warm with lemon slices and olive oil.
WHAT DO I SERVE WITH GRILLED HALLOUMI?
This is really such a versatile recipe that goes great with so many things. We have some good options that we like to serve it with.
Serve with grilled pita bread and hummus, grilled or fresh tomatoes, roasted or grilled red peppers. As another option, you can serve this over a salad.
Otherwise it goes great as a side with any meats, sandwiches and more. Just grill it up and you will quickly see.
WHERE CAN I FIND HALLOUMI CHEESE?
You can easily find it at your local grocer, we found ours at Walmart. They have a great selection of cheese.
You don’t have to go to a specialty store to find this. If worse comes to worse you can order from Amazon as they will package it safe for shipping.
WHAT IS THE TEXTURE AND TASTE OF HALLOUMI CHEESE?
The texture is similar to mozzarella or thicker feta, but it has a more strong, salty flavor from the brine that it is preserved in.
WON’T THIS MELT ON THE GRILL?
No, this cheese has a high melting point which makes if perfect for grilling. That is why you see it advertised a lot as grilled.
HOW TO STORE:
This can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container where it will keep for up to 4 days.
To reheat just place back onto the grill until warmed through again.
We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- You can easily double this recipe.
- Can be served with so many things, see above for some ideas.
- You can swap out the basil for mint leave if you like.
- Squeeze the lemon slices over the cheese before serving if desired.
- This has a high melting point so it is perfect for grilling.
- We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
When it comes to simple but tasty, you cannot go wrong when making this Grilled Halloumi and it will quickly become a favorite.
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Grilled Halloumi
Ingredients
- 7.9-8- ounce package Halloumi cheese
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil + more for serving
- 1 Tablespoon fresh basil torn into small pieces
- Lemon slices for serving
- Pita bread for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat grill to about 375 degrees F.
- Slice halloumi brick into 8 equal pieces, about ½ inch thick, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Brush both sides of each slice generously with olive oil.
- Place cheese slices into heated grill.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until browning grill marks appear, careful not to overcook.
- Top with torn basil and serve warm with lemon slices and olive oil.
Notes
- You can easily double this recipe.
- Can be served with so many things, see above for some ideas.
- You can swap out the basil for mint leave if you like.
- Squeeze the lemon slices over the cheese before serving if desired.
- This has a high melting point so it is perfect for grilling.
- We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
Nutrition
Tornadough Alli is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value is important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and values can vary depending on which brands were used.
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