5 from 36 votes
Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad
This Grilled Halloumi and Watermelon Salad combines the salty, browned cheese with sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Tossed lightly in a lemon, honey, and red pepper flake dressing and garnished with fresh basil, the salad balances bright, sweet, and savory flavors with contrasting textures. Grilling the halloumi adds a satisfying crisp outer layer while keeping the inside soft, making it a refreshing dish for warm weather.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
299 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 lemon juice of
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups watermelon peeled and cut into 2" triangles or cubes, seedless
- 1 cup English cucumber sliced, long
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 8 oz halloumi cheese sliced ½" thick
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup basil chopped, if large, leaves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey and red pepper flakes
- On a platter, gently toss watermelon, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes
- Heat grill on high
- Brush halloumi slices with olive oil on both sides
- Grill halloumi slices until browned, about 2 minutes per side
- Slice grilled halloumi into 2" triangles or cubes
- Arrange halloumi over the watermelon, cucumbers, and tomatoes
- Drizzle dressing over the salad
- Sprinkle with black pepper
- Scatter with basil leaves
- Serve immediately
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Notes
- Mint can be used instead of or along with basil for a different herbal flavor.
- Watch halloumi carefully while grilling as it browns quickly and may burn if unattended.
- Have all salad components ready before grilling so halloumi can be served while warm.
- Alternatively, pan-fry halloumi in a hot oiled skillet 1-2 minutes per side until browned.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Sodium
689mg
(29%)
Potassium
260mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
995IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
598mg
(60%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 689mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 995IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 598mg | 60% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.