Halloumi Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
245 kcal
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Course
Brunch
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Halloumi Sandwich
Description
The Halloumi Sandwich assembles toasted panini bread brushed with a mixture of mayonnaise and hot sauce that provides a creamy texture with a hint of spice. Fresh vegetables including thinly sliced carrot, cucumber, tomato, and a handful of lettuce add crunch and freshness. Thick slices of halloumi cheese are grilled in olive oil until golden and slightly crisp on the outside while remaining firm and salty inside. Fresh basil leaves placed on top add herbal notes that complement the saltiness of the cheese.
The sandwich layers the grilled cheese and vegetables on the spiced mayo-coated bread for a balanced flavor and texture combination. It can be served as a lunch or light dinner and pairs well with side items like Kalamata olives.
Ingredients
- 2 panini bread
- 2 teaspoon hot sauce Valentina
- 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Handful lettuce
- 1 carrot
- ½ cucumber
- 1 tomato
- 1 halloumi cheese block
- basil fresh leaves
Instructions
- Toast the bread to make it crunchier. We use frozen panini bread so we toast it for a few minutes to get the best result.
- Prepare the spicy mayo by combining the mayonnaise with the spicy sauce. Mix until you have a homogeneous sauce.
- Add the mayo on the bottom side of the panini bread.
- Slice the carrot into thin slices, slice the cucumber and tomato and wash and rinse the salad.
- Add the lettuce, carrot, cucumber, and tomato slices on top of the sauce.
- Cut the Halloumi into slices and add some olive oil to a grilling pan to medium heat. Grill the Halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side and place them on top of your fresh veggies.
- Add the fresh basil on top of the halloumi, some extra sauce, and lettuce, and close your sandwich.
Notes
- To enhance flavor, toast the panini bread until crunchy before assembling.
- The spicy mayo is made by mixing mayonnaise with Valentina hot sauce for a balanced heat level.
- Grill the halloumi slices over medium heat with olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and slightly crispy.
- Add fresh basil leaves atop the halloumi for herbal aroma and flavor.
- Serve with Kalamata olives for a complementary side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5682IU | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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