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Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Platter

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

CypriotAppetizerGrillMediterraneanVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-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. 1

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

  2. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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