Grilled Halloumi Cheese and Watermelon
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Grilled Halloumi Cheese and Watermelon
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Grilled caramelized watermelon and crispy halloumi cheese pairs together for the perfect salty and sweet bite.
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Ingredients
- Small watermelon (see note #1, cut into 2-inch pieces, you'll need 15 pieces)
- 17.6 ounces halloumi cheese (cut into 2 inch pieces, 16 pieces (2 blocks))
Garnish
- fresh mint leaves
- fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped)
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Instructions
- Ensure your grill is cleaned and grates oiled. Preheat grill to 400F.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them prior to assembling so they do not burn on the grill. Starting with the halloumi cheese, gently skewer the watermelon and halloumi. Place halloumi on the outsides, watermelon slips off easily when grilling.
- Place skewers flat on the grill and grill for about 5-8 minutes before flipping to other side. You’re looking for golden brown char marks on the halloumi. If the halloumi is sticking, it’s not ready to flip yet. To assist flipping, use tongs to hold the skewer and a spatula to slide under the watermelon and cheese to help flip.
- Remove from grill and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and freshly chopped basil.
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Notes
- Choosing a watermelon: Pick a heavy watermelon because that means it’s juicy and full of water. Look for a yellow spot, this is where the watermelon was laying on the ground and usually signals that it is ripe. Lastly, give it a slap, you should hear a deep hollow sound.
- Cutting watermelon tips: Always make sure you are using a sharp knife, I use a big chefs knife. You can use a dish towel to help secure it if slippery. I cut it straight down the middle, then put it flat side down and slice. Grab a slice and trim the rind off. Then proceed to cube.
- If halloumi breaks while skewering, you can grill that cube separately on the grill.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
1497mg
(62%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
1247mg
(125%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 1497mg | 62% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 1247mg | 125% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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