Grilled Halloumi Appetizer Salad Recipes

GRILLED HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Drain the halloumi and slice in wide thin pieces, about 8 slices. Pat the slices very dry with paper towels.
• Heat the olive oil in a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced halloumi and cook undisturbed until the bottoms are well-browned, about 3-4 minutes.
• Use a spatula or tongs to flip the halloumi slices and cook on the other side until browned, about 2-3 more minutes.
• Plate the grilled halloumi with sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, fresh mint, zaatar and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired

GRILLED HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Brush olive oil over both sides of each cheese slice.
• Place cheese directly on the grate and grill for 3 minutes. Flip and grill 3 minutes more. Serve immediately.

GRILLED HALLOUMI BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Arrange the grilled halloumi slices on a platter or serving dish
• Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and mix together.
• Top each slice of halloumi with the tomato mixture and serve.
• To make ahead, you can assemble the tomato mix and refrigerate it in an airtight container. Then just grill the cheese, top with the tomatoes, and serve.

GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE

Steps:

• Brush the cheese with olive oil and place onto a medium hot grill for 2 minutes on each side, or until marked. Remove and slice into 1/2-inch pieces. Sprinkle with oregano. Drizzle the olive oil on top and squeeze the lemon juice over the cheese. Serve with grilled pita bread.

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GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the Halloumi Cheese lengthwise. You should get 8 slices out of the block giving you 2 slices per person.
• Slice the cleaned tomatoes in half where the stem was. Pile the basil leaves and then cut into strips (this is called a chiffonade).
• Make the Basil Vinaigrette with the Olive Oil, Vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil strips.
• Preheat the grill on heat heat. Place the sliced Halloumi on a small grate grill or on aluminum foil with a little bit of Olive Oil so it doesn't stick. (Note: No seasoning is needed, this is very salty cheese.) These cook fast on high heat, so they only need 4-5 minutes on the first side and another 2-3 minutes on the second side. You want to see the char on these, so don't worry about, it tastes AMAZING!
• Mix the tomatoes with the Basil Vinaigrette. Top on the slices of Halloumi and enjoy!

GRILLED HALLOUMI APPETIZER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• Slice Halloumi in half lengthwise.
• Rub Halloumi halves with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
• Drizzle one tablespoon of the olive oil on the red onion slices and one tablespoon on the zucchini slices.
• Grill Halloumi, red onions and zucchini, until beginning to blacken, turning frequently, about 2-4 minutes per side.
• Transfer Halloumi to a cutting board and slice each piece in half to make four pieces.
• Transfer Halloumi and vegetables to large platter.
• Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice to taste, and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
• Serve warm.

3-MINUTE FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE MEZE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Heat a nonstick frying pan over high heat.
• Dry the halloumi cheese slices by blotting them with a paper towel. Place the slices on a plate and brush both sides lightly with the olive oil to coat each thoroughly.
• Sear the cheese in the hot pan until each slice develops a deep brown crust, about 1 minute on the first side and 1 to 2 minutes on the other.
• Place the fried cheese on a plate and garnish with the pepper, oregano or mint leaves, tomatoes, and vinaigrette.