Grilled Halloumi with Celery and Herb Sauce
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour with just a handful of simple ingredients. The halloumi gets beautifully charred on the grill, creating this amazing crispy exterior while staying creamy inside, and the fresh celery and herb sauce brings everything to life with bright, clean flavors. Celery is packed with antioxidants and helps reduce inflammation, so you're getting something genuinely good for you alongside pure deliciousness. Best of all, this dish won't break the bank and requires barely any prep work, making it perfect for when you want something restaurant quality without the fuss.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi
- 4celery(diced)
- 1 bunchfresh parsley
- 1 bunchfresh mint
- 1lemon(juiced)
- 2garlic clove
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare the herb sauce by finely chopping the parsley and mint.
- 2
Add garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the chopped herbs. Stir to combine.
Tip: Adjust seasoning as needed.
- 3
Cut the halloumi into 1-inch cubes.
- 4
Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Cook the halloumi cubes until they are golden brown on all sides.
Tip: About 10 minutes total.
- 5
Serve the grilled halloumi with the diced celery and drizzle the herb sauce over the top.
- 6
Enjoy as a tasty vegetarian main dish or side.
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