Grilled Halloumi Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich game with this Grilled Halloumi Sandwich, a mouthwatering combination of golden, crispy halloumi cheese and fresh, vibrant vegetables layered on toasted sourdough bread. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying lunch or dinner, this recipe brings bold Mediterranean flavors together with a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze for a gourmet finish. Packed with juicy slices of ripe tomato, cool cucumber, and crunchy red onion, all nestled on a bed of baby spinach, this vegetarian sandwich is rich in texture and taste. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy days without compromising on deliciousness. Serve it warm and enjoy the irresistible contrast of salty halloumi against the sweetness of balsamic dressing—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 large ripe tomato
- 0.5 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Slice the halloumi cheese into approximately 1 cm thick slices, yielding about 6-8 slices.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the halloumi slices in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the halloumi from the pan and set aside.
While the halloumi is cooking, cut the sourdough bread slices in a half if they are large; toast the bread slices in a toaster until golden brown.
Slice the tomato and cucumber into thin rounds, and the red onion into very thin slices.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with the balsamic glaze, salt, and black pepper.
To assemble the sandwich, place a layer of baby spinach on two of the toasted bread slices.
Top the spinach with sliced tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
Lay the grilled halloumi slices evenly atop the vegetables.
Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the halloumi and vegetables.
Finish by placing the remaining toasted bread slices on top, pressing down gently.
Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately to enjoy the warm, melted halloumi goodness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.4 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1707 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 813 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 491 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
