Grilled Halloumi Cheese
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Category
Appetizer, Side dish
Servings
2
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
2 minutes
Calories
474
Chewy, salty, and oh-so-satisfying, grilled halloumi makes a fabulous appetizer, snack, side dish, or addition to an upscale charcuterie board. Or, make a sandwich with halloumi and veggies on focaccia. Now matter how you serve it, dip grilled halloumi in your favorite sauces for next-level flavor.
Author:Primal Kitchen
Ingredients
8 oz halloumi cheese
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Primal Kitchen Pure Avocado Oil Spray
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Primal Kitchen Tzatziki Style Dressing, for dipping
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Primal Kitchen Roasted Garlic Dipping Dipping Sauce
Alternate ingredient:
Directions
Slice halloumi into pieces ½-¾ inches thick.
Place halloumi in a bowl and cover with hot (not boiling) water. Let sit for 15-20 minutes. Drain and pat dry. [See Recipe Note]
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, spray both sides of halloumi slices with avocado oil. Place on hot grill pan and grill 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove and let cool a minute before serving with Tzatziki or your preferred dipping sauce. Grilled halloumi can also be enjoyed at room temp.
Recipe Note
Pro tip: The soaking step is optional, but it helps improve the texture of the final product. If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step. The grilled halloumi will still be delicious, just a bit chewier.
Nutrition information calculated using Cronometer with 2 tablespoons Tzatziki Dressing per serving for dipping.
Nutrition
- Calories per serving
- 474
- Carbs
- 4.9 grams
- Fat
- 38.5 grams
- Protein
- 28.1 grams
If you've never had grilled halloumi, you're in for a treat. You might expect grilled cheese to be gooey and runny, but halloumi cheese remains firm enough to provide a toothsome bite. Served warm or at room temperature, it's a perfect morsel to enjoy as a finger food, on top of a salad, or layered on focaccia with your fave vegetables for a meatless sandwich (4 ounces of halloumi contains more than 20 grams of protein!)
