Grilled Halloumi Cheese Steak (Printer-Friendly)

Thick-cut halloumi grilled golden, topped with colorful Mediterranean vegetables and fresh herbs for a satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 14 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½ inch thick steaks

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
04 - 1 small zucchini, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 small red onion, sliced into wedges
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Marinade & Dressing

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion; toss to coat evenly.
03 - Grill the vegetables for 3–5 minutes per side, or until tender and lightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Place the halloumi slices on the grill. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown with distinctive grill marks.
05 - Arrange the grilled halloumi steaks on a serving platter. Top with the grilled vegetables and scatter cherry tomatoes over the top.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The halloumi develops this incredible caramelized crust while staying delightfully chewy inside, something I promise youll find yourself craving randomly.
  • Its my go-to impressive dish that looks like it took hours but actually leaves you free to enjoy your company instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Dont salt the halloumi before grilling, it already has plenty of sodium and adding more can make it inedibly salty, which I learned after ruining an entire batch for a dinner party.
  • Pat the halloumi dry with paper towels before grilling or youll never get those beautiful grill marks, just sad steamed cheese.
03 -
  • Slice the halloumi while its cold from the refrigerator for cleaner cuts that wont crumble under your knife.
  • If youre cooking for halloumi newbies, serve it immediately while hot and squeaky, as the texture becomes firmer and less appealing as it cools.
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