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    Home » Europe » Grilled Halloumi from Cyprus

    Grilled Halloumi from Cyprus

    Published on Jun 2, 2020 Modified: Aug 6, 2020 by Alexandria Drzazgowski.

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    Halloumi is a hearty, squeaky cheese from Cyprus that is absolutely scrumptious when grilled up. All you need to make this recipe is just some halloumi from your local grocery store! Be prepared for a delicious and easy treat. 

    Overhead view of grilled halloumi with a side of honey

    Hello Reader! I try my hardest to research recipes as best as I can before posting to ensure I am representing each culture correctly. If this recipe is from your country and I have made a mistake or you have suggestions for how to make it more authentic, I would love to hear! Please leave a comment below letting me know what should be different, and I will rework the recipe. It is always my intention to pay homage and respect to each cultural dish that I cook. Thanks for reading!

    I absolutely loved making this Grilled Halloumi recipe at home. I had had a busy day and needed a quick snack that I didn’t need to pay a lot of attention to. This recipe is perfect because it’s so easy, you can’t mess it up!

    Plus, this recipe is full of healthy proteins and would be a great addition to any charcuterie plate, vegetable platter, or even just enjoyed by itself! 

    Jump to:
    • What is Grilled Halloumi? 
    • What Ingredients are in this Grilled Halloumi Recipe? 
    • How to Make Grilled Halloumi? 
    • What Does Grilled Halloumi Taste Like? 
    • Do you Have to Grill Halloumi? 
    • What Do You Eat Halloumi With? 
    • What Can I Use Instead of a Grill? 
    • Grilled Halloumi

    What is Grilled Halloumi? 

    Halloumi is an unripened, brined cheese that is made with a mixture of goat’s milk and sheep’s milk. Occasionally it is also made with cow’s milk. Greeks and Cypriots enjoy halloumi a lot and eat it quite often in their respective countries!

    This type of cheese is pretty tough, and it has a high melting point, meaning that it can easily be grilled without melting. A popular snack, especially in Cyprus, is made by grilling the halloumi cheese on the grill until it forms grill marks. 

    The cheese thins out and hardens a bit, but it is crispy on the outside and a little creamier on the inside. It’s deliciously salty and full of good proteins. You can eat your halloumi as is, with a dip, or use it as an ingredient in other food. 

    Keep reading for instructions and best tips for making your halloumi! 

    cut up halloumi before grilling

    What Ingredients are in this Grilled Halloumi Recipe? 

    Halloumi cheese

    How to Make Grilled Halloumi? 

    Slice the cheese into long slices about ⅓” thick. 

    Heat a barbecue grill or indoor grill over medium heat. Place the halloumi on the grill and allow to sit until grill marks form. The halloumi might emit liquid at first. Keep grilling and the cheese will dry up. 

    Use tongs to flip over and heat until grill marks form on the other side. Remove from heat and enjoy! 

    close up of halloumi on the grill

    What Does Grilled Halloumi Taste Like? 

    This grilled halloumi is a complex blend of soft and salty. If you’re eating high quality halloumi, you’ll also notice that your cheese should resemble Wisconsin cheese curds. 

    The cheese should be squeaky, meaning that when you bite into it, the cheese feels… squeaky! 

    grilled halloumi dipped in honey

    Do you Have to Grill Halloumi? 

    You can eat halloumi cold/ungrilled if you’d like, but I actually wouldn’t recommend it! The cheese has a texture that is perfect for grilling and eating warm.

    If you’d like to eat it cold, nothing bad will happen! However, I would strongly recommend grilling the cheese if you can.

    What Do You Eat Halloumi With? 

    Halloumi tastes good with pretty much anything. You can eat it with grilled peppers or eggplants for a healthy and vegetarian-style treat. I have a vision of using Grilled halloumi to top an arugula and peach salad– one day I’ll get around to recipe testing and writing a post about it! 

    If you want a heartier way to use your halloumi, you can also treat it like a meat, and eat it on a burger or with sides. Because of halloumi’s delicious hearty texture, it’s a popular substitution for meat in a vegetarian meal.

    If you want to eat your halloumi plain, you can do that, too! That’s what I did and it was definitely a great move. It’s absolutely delicious dipped in honey. 

    This recipe for Halloumi Ravioli from My Family’s Food Diary also looks amazing! 

    grilled halloumi on a tabletop grill

    What Can I Use Instead of a Grill? 

    I have a grill at home, but I didn’t know how (didn’t want to) fire it up to grill! Instead, I fired up my tabletop grill (a George Foreman) and made my Grilled Halloumi on the tabletop grill instead! 

    You can make your Grilled Halloumi on the grill or a tabletop grill. If you don’t have either, you can also make it in a skillet! You just won’t have those beautiful grill lines like in the photo. 

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    A vibrant bowl of grilled halloumi, juicy watermelon, and fresh mint leaves.

    Grilled Halloumi

    Grilled Halloumi is a fast, delicious appetizer that is crispy, creamy and absolutely scrumptious! All you need is some halloumi cheese from your local grocery store. Be prepared for a delicious and easy treat perfect for tossing in a salad, serving with a pita or drizzling with honey!
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Cypriot
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 slices
    Calories: 43kcal
    Author: Alexandria Drzazgowski

    Equipment

    • Tongs
    • Barbecue Grill or Electric Grill

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz Halloumi cheese
    • 2 tsp Olive oil
    • Watermelon, cubed for serving
    • Mint, for serving

    Instructions

    • Slice the cheese into long slices about ⅓” thick.
    • Heat a barbecue grill or indoor grill over medium heat. Brush the grill with a light layer of olive oil.
    • Place the halloumi on the grill and allow it to sit until grill marks form, about 3-4 minutes. Use tongs to flip the cheese over and heat again until grill marks form on the other side.
    • Remove from the heat and arrange on a platter with cubed watermelon and mint leaves. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Recipe Copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only.
    • Halloumi cheese– If possible, try a Cypriot-made variety—it tends to have the best flavor.
    • When you first begin grilling the halloumi it may emit a little bit of liquid. Continue grilling and the liquid will dry up.
    • You can still make this recipe without a barbeque grill. Just use a tabletop grill or even an air fryer!
    • If your halloumi is sticking to the grill, it probably isn’t hot enough. Allow it to keep cooking until it easily releases from the grill.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 0.01mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 0.004mg
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    1. Chopper Ed says

      September 03, 2023 at 1:10 pm

      First timer here…had it this morning as a side with breakfast which I enjoyed.
      One pan, olive oil, one pad of butter, black pepper, Italian Seasoning, browned on both sides. While browning, toasted lemon bread, fried eggs, warmed previously cooked bacon, strong black coffee and ohhh yeahhh baby, Mangia! 👍

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      • The Foreign Fork says

        September 07, 2023 at 9:09 am

        Yummy!!! That sounds like an awesome breakfast! Thanks for sharing your experience

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