Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Platter

Name: Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Platter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cypriot
Ingredients: 8 oz halloumi cheese, 1/2-inch slabs; 2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise; 2 red bell pepper, quartered; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Thick slabs of squeaky halloumi cheese grilled alongside zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, all finished with a drizzle of herbed olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.

27 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

CypriotAppetizerGrillMediterraneanVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 oz halloumi cheese, 1/2-inch slabs
2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
2 red bell pepper, quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-425°F). Clean and lightly oil the grates.
2

Brush 2 sliced lengthwise zucchini, 2 quartered red bell pepper, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes with half the 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil. Season the vegetables with 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
3

Grill red peppers and zucchini for 3-4 minutes per side until tender with char marks. Grill cherry tomatoes in a grill basket or on foil for 4-5 minutes until blistered.
4

Pat 8 oz 1/2-inch slabs halloumi cheese dry with paper towels and brush both sides with the remaining olive oil. Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown grill marks form.
5

Arrange halloumi and all grilled vegetables on a platter. Drizzle any remaining olive oil over the top, scatter 2 tbsp torn fresh mint leaves, and serve with 1 cut into wedges lemon alongside.

Questions

Can I make Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Platter dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz halloumi cheese, 1/2-inch slabs) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Platter keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Platter?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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