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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 chunk halloumi cheese cut into 1/3 to 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided, plus additional for the grill
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme minced
  • pita bread optional, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat a grill to medium-high (about 400 degrees F). Make sure your grill is VERY clean or the halloumi may stick.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and oregano.
  3. Slice the Halloumi cheese into 1/3- to 1/2-inch slices.
  4. Brush the marinade over both sides of the halloumi.
  5. 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.)
  6. 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.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 2g 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: 12Serving

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.