Grilled Halloumi Cheese

Grilled halloumi cheese is crispy and golden on the outside, warm and chewy on the inside, and ready in under 10 minutes. A simple, crowd-pleasing vegetarian dish that works as an appetizer, salad topping, or mezze platter star.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 13

Servings: servings

Ingredients

8 oz halloumi cheese, 1 standard block, sliced ⅓ to ½ inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme, or rosemary, oregano, or fresh mint
salt and black pepper, to taste — go easy, halloumi is naturally salty
1 lemon, optional, for squeezing over after grilling

Instructions

Slice the halloumi into ⅓ to ½-inch thick slices. Pat each slice dry with a paper towel to remove excess brine.
Brush both sides of each slice generously with olive oil.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over high heat for at least 5 minutes. Place the halloumi slices directly on the grill and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, until deep golden char marks form.
Flip and grill for another 2–3 minutes on the second side until golden.
Transfer to a plate immediately. Season lightly with salt and black pepper, scatter fresh thyme over the top, and squeeze over a little lemon juice if using. Serve right away.

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 13gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 681mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 578mgIron: 0.4mg

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

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