Grilled Halloumi with Cucumber Salad
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 and requires minimal fuss. Halloumi's high melting point makes it perfect for grilling, creating a gorgeous golden crust while staying creamy inside. I pair it with a bright, refreshing cucumber salad loaded with fresh mint and a zingy lemon dressing. Cucumbers are wonderfully hydrating and low in calories, making this dish feel both indulgent and nourishing. Whether you're cooking for yourself or impressing guests, this combination of warm, salty cheese against cool, crisp vegetables is simply unbeatable.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi cheese
- 2cucumber(diced)
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 3 tbsplemon juice
- 10 gfresh mint leaves(finely chopped)
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 tspred chili flakes
- 1 mediumred onion(thinly sliced)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Slice the Halloumi into 1cm thick pieces.
- 2
Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush the Halloumi slices with olive oil and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, lemon juice, mint leaves, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the cucumber mixture and mix well.
- 5
Add the thinly sliced red onion to the cucumber mixture and mix gently.
- 6
Serve the grilled Halloumi slices over the cucumber salad.
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