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a plate with grilled halloumi cheese with herbs and lemon

Grilled Halloumi Cheese

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Learn how to grill halloumi cheese. Grilled halloumi cheese with herbs is a perfect appetizer or unique topping for salads and sandwiches!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 12
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Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces chunk halloumi cheese cut into 1/3 to 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided, plus additional for the grill
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced
  • Pita bread optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat a grill to medium-high (about 400 degrees F). Make sure your grill is VERY clean or the halloumi may stick.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and oregano.
    grilled halloumi marinade in a bowl
  • Slice the Halloumi cheese into 1/3- to 1/2-inch slices.
    sliced halloumi with olive oil ready to be grilled
  • Brush the marinade over both sides of the halloumi.
    sliced halloumi and marinade ready to be grilled
  • Generously oil the grill. Grill the halloumi for 2 to 6 minutes, turning once or twice, until grill marks appear. When lightly pressed the halloumi should give but not be runny (halloumi is a firm, not melty cheese). Place the lemon on the grill with the cut-sides down and let cook until grill marks appear. (To grill the pita, brush it with olive oil, then cook a minute or two on each side, until hot.)
    halloumi cheese with marinade on the grill
  • Transfer the grilled halloumi and lemon to a platter. Drizzle the cheese with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Squeeze the grilled lemon over the top. Sprinkle with thyme. Serve warm with pita, mixed into a salad, or however you please.
    Grilled halloumi cheese on a plate with lemon

Notes

  • TO STORE: Halloumi is best enjoyed immediately after cooking but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm it in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • TO FREEZE: Can halloumi cheese be frozen? It sure can! Freeze slices of uncooked halloumi cheese in a vacuum-sealed bag or airtight container for up to 6 months. Then you can thaw in small batches and grill on-demand.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 12Calories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gPotassium: 15mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg