Description
Grilled halloumi with summer vegetables is a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the best of seasonal produce. This easy-to-make recipe features crispy golden-brown halloumi paired with smoky zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect for barbecues or as a delightful side dish, it combines fresh ingredients for an unforgettable meal that evokes the joy of summer gatherings in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- In a bowl, combine zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Toss until vegetables are coated.
- Grill halloumi slices for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place vegetables on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender and charred.
- Arrange grilled halloumi and vegetables on a platter; drizzle with additional olive oil or lemon juice if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables like asparagus or eggplant for variety. For added flavor, marinate the halloumi and vegetables in advance.