Grilled Halloumi with Mediterranean Salad (Printable)

Golden halloumi with a refreshing veggie-packed salad.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 9 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1 cm thick slabs

→ Salad Vegetables

02 - 1 cucumber, diced
03 - 9 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz kalamata olives, pitted and halved

→ Salad Greens & Herbs

07 - 1.5 oz arugula or mixed salad greens
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1½ tbsp lemon juice
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - ½ tsp dried oregano
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill, grill pan, or barbecue to medium-high heat.
02 - Pat the halloumi slices dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
03 - Grill the halloumi for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and grill marks appear. Set aside.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, and salad greens.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
06 - Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and sprinkle with parsley and mint.
07 - Divide the salad among serving plates and top each with warm grilled halloumi slices. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The salty crunch of warm cheese against crisp vegetables is a texture explosion.
  • It comes together in minutes but looks impressive enough for guests.
02 -
  • Do not walk away from the pan because halloumi goes from golden to burnt very fast.
  • Patting the cheese dry is the secret step that prevents a soggy exterior.
03 -
  • Let the dressing sit for five minutes to let the garlic mellow out.
  • Use a sharp knife to get clean cuts through the soft cheese.

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