Grilling
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Description
Learn how to grill halloumi cheese. Grilled halloumi cheese with herbs is a perfect appetizer or unique topping for salads and sandwiches!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chunk halloumi cheese cut into 1/3 to 1/2-inch slices
- 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided, plus additional for the grill
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lemon halved
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme minced
- Pita bread optional, for serving
Directions
- Heat a grill to medium-high (about 400 degrees F). Make sure your grill is VERY clean or the halloumi may stick.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and oregano.
- Slice the Halloumi cheese into 1/3- to 1/2-inch slices.
- Brush the marinade over both sides of the halloumi.
- Generously oil the grill. Grill the halloumi for 2 to 6 minutes, turning once or twice, until grill marks appear. When lightly pressed the halloumi should give but not be runny (halloumi is a firm, not melty cheese). Place the lemon on the grill with the cut-sides down and let cook until grill marks appear. (To grill the pita, brush it with olive oil, then cook a minute or two on each side, until hot.)
- Transfer the grilled halloumi and lemon to a platter. Drizzle the cheese with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Squeeze the grilled lemon over the top. Sprinkle with thyme. Serve warm with pita, mixed into a salad, or however you please.
