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grilled halloumi cheese

Halloumi is a delicious cheese to be served either as a starter course along with other classic mezze dishes, or as wonderful side dish, just because….

The key to Halloumi is to serve it right off the grill because otherwise it becomes hard and rubber-like.  It’s a complement to most grilled meat dishes or delicious on top of a bright, fresh, crunchy salad!

grilled halloumi cheese

Halloumi is a delicious cheese to be served either as a starter course along with other classic mezze dishes, or as wonderful side dish, just because….

The key to Halloumi is to serve it right off the grill because otherwise it becomes hard and rubber-like.  It’s a complement to most grilled meat dishes or delicious on top of a bright, fresh, crunchy salad!

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Ingredients

Recipe serves: 4-6
1 package, 8 ounces or more Halloumi cheese
olive oil
optional garnish: parsley, cilantro, or mint
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thoughts&stories

Halloumi is a Cypriot cheese though the first time I had it was in a Lebanese restaurant.  It is fantastic on a salad or even with some roasted eggplant and/or zucchini (courgettes)….or let’s add with some in season cherry tomatoes for a real flavor sensation!

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grilled halloumi cheese
  • time
    15 minutes
  • serves
    4
  • skill level
    Easy

Ingredients

Directions

1
Done

Slice Halloumi cheese lengthwise into 1/2 inch (13mm) pieces. You want pieces thick enough so they do not fall apart on the grill. Can be done two hours in advance.

2
Done

Heat up grill, heavy cast iron or heavy based sauté pan.

3
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Brush both sides of each piece of cheese with olive oil.

4
Done

Place on grill or pan, cooking for about 3-5 minutes each side or until the cheese has griddle marks.

5
Done

Put on serving plate with a garnish of parsley and serve immediately.

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Cuisinart Griddler
I could not live without this griddle. Pressed sandwiches are so easy and require less fat, but this also works for making the most of Halloumi cheese. Love it! Available at Williams-Sonoma or at other retailers in the UK.