5 from 10 votes
Grilled Halloumi Recipe
Grilled Halloumi features thick slices of salty, firm sheep’s milk cheese brushed with olive oil and cooked quickly over medium-high heat. The grilling develops golden brown marks and softens the cheese slightly without melting it, retaining its signature squeaky texture. This preparation highlights the cheese's distinctive flavor and makes for a simple, warm appetizer or snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
95 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using an outdoor grill, brush the grates with oil.
- Cut the block of halloumi crosswise into 8 even slices, about ⅓-inch thick. Pat dry the slices with a paper towel.
- Brush both sides of the cheese slices with olive oil.
- Grill until the cheese has golden brown grill marks and feels a bit soft when pressed with your finger, but is not melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Nutritional information provided is approximate and should be verified independently if needed.
- Patting the cheese dry before grilling helps achieve better grill marks and prevents sticking.
- Serve grilled halloumi immediately to enjoy its optimal texture before it cools and firms up.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
95kcal
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8.6g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
5.1g
(26%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8.6g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.