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Grilled Halloumi Cheese - Served 2 Ways

This grilled halloumi cheese is a quick and easy appetizer, perfect for a small gathering. Served with a red chilli and honey dressing or a smoked cranberry sauce, it is delicious and oh so simple.

Prep Time
9 mins
Cook Time
9 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 201 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 9 oz halloumi cheese some packets are 8oz that is fine too!
  • 3 sprigs of fresh mint
For the Honey and Chilli dressing (makes enough for all the cheese)
  • 2 small red chillies
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 lime
For the Smoked Cranberry dressing (makes enough for all the cheese)
  • 3 tablespoon cranberry jelly/sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Instructions

Start by making your chosen dressing.
For the Honey and chilli dressing
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  1. Finely chop the red chilli.
  2. Mix the chopped chilli together with the honey and the juice of the lime.
  3. Set aside until needed. (don't refrigerate)
For the smoked cranberry dressing
  1. Mix the cranberry jelly and liquid smoke together in a small bowl.
  2. Set aside until needed. (don't refrigerate)
To grill the halloumi
  1. Cut the halloumi into 8 thick slices. Then cut each slice in half.
  2. Heat the grill or grill pan or heavy based fry pan to a medium heat.
  3. Add the halloumi slices and cook untouched for 3 minutes.
  4. Turn the halloumi and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from the grill and drizzle with your prepared dressing.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The nutritional information below is for the cheese only.
  • The Honey and Chilli dressing adds 45 kcal and 12g of carbs per serving.The Smoked Cranberry dressing adds 16kcal and 4g carbs per serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 201kcal (10%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 638mg (64%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201

% Daily Value*

Calories 201kcal 10%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 638mg 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.