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Easy grilled halloumi with herbs and olive oil.
Deborah Rainford

How to Make Grilled Halloumi

5 from 5 votes
Grilled Halloumi cheese is perfect for adding to salads and to add extra protein to vegetarian dishes. It's mozzarella texture and high melting point mean that it retains a gorgeous, firm toothsome texture once grilled, with the smokey flavour from a grill pan.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 6 Slices
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 41
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block halloumi cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat a grill pan over a high heat. Slice the halloumi into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  2. Drizzle with the olive oil and salt and pepper.
  3. Place the slices onto the grill pan and grill for 3 minutes before turning over and grilling for a further 3 minutes.
  4. Place the grilled halloumi on a plate and drizzle with a splash more olive oil and top with some lemon zest if desired.