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Grilled Halloumi with Lemon and Herbs

A deliciously grilled halloumi cheese dish, enhanced with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Halloumi Cheese
  • 400 grams halloumi cheese sliced into 1 cm thick slices
Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
Marinate the Halloumi
  1. Place the halloumi slices in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Grill the Halloumi
  1. Preheat the grill or grilling pan over medium-high heat. Grill the halloumi slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Transfer the grilled halloumi to a serving plate, sprinkle with chopped parsley and mint, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 600mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Halloumi can be served with a side of salad or as part of a Mediterranean platter.

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