Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon

Name: Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced 1/2-in thick; 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed or sliced; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp honey; 2 tsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or reduced); 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

Salty, golden-seared halloumi cheese paired with sweet chilled watermelon, fresh mint, and a drizzle of honey and balsamic - a stunning summer appetizer ready in minutes.

21 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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

Ingredients

8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced 1/2-in thick
4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed or sliced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp honey
2 tsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or reduced)
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1

Pat 8 oz sliced 1/2-in thick halloumi cheese dry with a paper towel and brush lightly with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil on both sides.
2

Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden grill marks appear. Do not move the slices until they release easily.
3

Arrange 4 cups cubed or sliced seedless watermelon on a serving platter. Place the warm halloumi slices over the watermelon.
4

Drizzle everything with 2 tsp honey and 2 tsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or reduced).
5

Scatter 2 tbsp torn fresh mint leaves over the top and finish with 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper and 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced 1/2-in thick) 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 with Watermelon 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 with Watermelon?

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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