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Grilled Halloumi Cheese and Watermelon

Grilled caramelized watermelon and crispy halloumi cheese pairs together for the perfect salty and sweet bite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories: 393 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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)

Instructions

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  1. Ensure your grill is cleaned and grates oiled. Preheat grill to 400F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove from grill and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and freshly chopped basil.

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

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

% 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.