Halloumi Sandwich with Sriracha Mayo
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Halloumi Sandwich with Sriracha Mayo
Description
This sandwich features halloumi cheese, which is sliced thin and griddled in a little oil until each side develops a golden crust. The cheese’s firm texture holds up well to grilling, making it an excellent filling option. The accompanying sriracha mayo adds heat and richness, tempered by fresh lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and crisp red onion.
Assembling the sandwich involves spreading the spicy mayo on bread slices, layering the vegetables and the grilled halloumi, and topping with the second bread slice. The combination results in a balanced bite with creamy, spicy, salty, and fresh notes all present.
This sandwich can be enjoyed as a light lunch or casual dinner. Variations include toasting the bread for extra crunch or swapping mayonnaise for plain yogurt for a lighter sauce. It pairs well with side dishes like Greek potato salad or spinach rice.
To get a crispier crust on the halloumi, blot slices dry before grilling. Leftover grilled halloumi stores well in the fridge for up to five days and reheats gently in a microwave or pan.
Ingredients
For the grilled halloumi:
- 4 oz halloumi cheese 100g
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise or plain yogurt
- ½ teaspoon sriracha
To serve:
- 4 lices bread
- 1 tomato sliced
- lettuce
- red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Slice the halloumi into 8 thin slices.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan or grill pan. When it’s hot, add the halloumi slices and cook each side for a few minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, stir the sriracha into the mayo.
- To assemble, spread the bread with the sriracha sauce, add lettuce, tomato and onion and top with the grilled halloumi. Finish with the top slice of bread. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Blot halloumi slices dry before grilling for a crisper crust.
- Leftover grilled halloumi can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated up to 5 days.
- Reheat grilled halloumi in short microwave bursts or in a pan over low heat to retain texture.
- For extra texture, lightly toast the bread before assembling the sandwich.
- Halloumi can also be grilled on a gas grill by oiling grates and grilling 2-3 minutes per side.
- Consider serving with Greek Potato Salad or a Greek Spinach Rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1105mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 512IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 650mg | 65% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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