Halloumi Skewers

Name: Halloumi Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 16 oz halloumi cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons; 1 red onion, cut into chunks; 12 cherry tomatoes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 cloves garlic, minced; to taste Wooden or metal skewers

These skewers pair firm, salty Cypriot halloumi cheese with sweet bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, grilled until the cheese develops a golden crust while staying soft inside. It's a vegetarian mezze favorite thanks to halloumi's unique ability to hold its shape over open flame.

By YumYum Editorial · Mediterranean

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 30 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

16 oz halloumi cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 red onion, cut into chunks
12 cherry tomatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
to taste Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, and garlic together in a bowl.
Toss halloumi cubes and vegetables gently in the marinade, coating evenly.
Thread halloumi and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Grill skewers 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until halloumi is golden with grill marks and vegetables are tender-crisp.
Remove from heat and drizzle with any remaining marinade before serving.