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Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Learn how to grill halloumi cheese. Grilled halloumi cheese with herbs is a perfect appetizer or unique topping for salads and sandwiches!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
34 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese cut into 1/3 to 1/2-inch slices, chunk
- 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided, plus additional for the grill
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 lemon halved
- 1 ½ teaspoons thyme minced, fresh
- pita bread optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-high (about 400 degrees F). Make sure your grill is VERY clean or the halloumi may stick.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and oregano.
- Slice the Halloumi cheese into 1/3- to 1/2-inch slices.
- Brush the marinade over both sides of the halloumi.
- Generously oil the grill. Grill the halloumi for 2 to 6 minutes, turning once or twice, until grill marks appear. When lightly pressed the halloumi should give but not be runny (halloumi is a firm, not melty cheese). Place the lemon on the grill with the cut-sides down and let cook until grill marks appear. (To grill the pita, brush it with olive oil, then cook a minute or two on each side, until hot.)
- Transfer the grilled halloumi and lemon to a platter. Drizzle the cheese with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Squeeze the grilled lemon over the top. Sprinkle with thyme. Serve warm with pita, mixed into a salad, or however you please.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Halloumi is best enjoyed immediately after cooking but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm it in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- TO FREEZE: Can halloumi cheese be frozen? It sure can! Freeze slices of uncooked halloumi cheese in a vacuum-sealed bag or airtight container for up to 6 months. Then you can thaw in small batches and grill on-demand.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1of 12
Calories
34kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Potassium
15mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 12 | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.