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Grilled Halloumi Cheese
A delicious Mediterranean appetizer of salty grilled Halloumi Cheese with grilled tomatoes marinated in garlic, fresh basil, and olives.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 257 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
For The Halloumi Recipe:
- 225 grams (8 ounce) halloumi cheese cut into 1,5 cm (¾-inch) thick slices
- 2 small tomatoes cut into 1,5 cm (¾-inch) thick slices
- 1 small garlic clove minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- a pinch of dried oregano
To Serve With:
- fresh basil leaves
- green olives
Instructions
- Marinate the tomatoes. Rub the slices with the olive oil and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of dried oregano. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan (or griddle or bbq) over high heat. Remove excess marinade from the tomatoes but do not discard it.
- Grill the tomatoes for 3 minutes turning them once (see note 1 below).
- Grill the cheese (after brushing it with some olive oil first) for 3 to 4 minutes turning it once as well.
- Serve. Lay the cheese and tomato slices on a plate. Mix the leftover tomato marinade with the balsamic vinegar and drizzle over the cheese and tomatoes. Toss a few fresh basil leaves (chop if too big), and serve with some olives on top. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Note 1: Because tomatoes tend to stick when grilled, it is better to grill the tomatoes on one side and the cheese on the other. This way charred tomato flesh that stuck on the grates won't stick to the cheese.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
756mg
(32%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
399IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
572mg
(57%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 756mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 572mg | 57% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.