Haloumi Sausage and Pesto Skewers
Elevate your next barbecue or casual gathering with these irresistible Haloumi Sausage and Pesto Skewers! Packed with bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this easy-to-make recipe combines the salty, creamy goodness of golden-grilled haloumi cheese, the smoky richness of sausage, and the burst of sweetness from blistered cherry tomatoes. Finished with a vibrant drizzle of basil pesto and optional fresh basil garnish, these skewers are a feast for the senses. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or light main course, this 25-minute recipe (including prep and cooking time) is both quick and impressive. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or spicing up weeknight dinners, these grilled skewers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Haloumi cheese
- 200 grams Cooked sausage (e.g., chorizo or bratwurst)
- 16 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons Basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 8 pieces Wooden or metal skewers
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 10 minutes if using wooden skewers. Skip this step if you're using metal skewers.
Cut the haloumi cheese into 16 bite-sized cubes, approximately 2 cm (or ¾ inch) each.
Slice the cooked sausages into 16 even, bite-sized rounds.
Assemble the skewers by alternating between haloumi cubes, sausage rounds, and cherry tomatoes. Repeat until you've used up all the ingredients across 8 skewers.
Brush each assembled skewer lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper for seasoning.
Preheat a grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat.
Place the skewers onto the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the haloumi has golden grill marks, the sausage is warmed through, and the cherry tomatoes are slightly blistered.
Transfer the grilled skewers to a serving platter and drizzle generously with basil pesto.
Optional: Garnish with fresh basil leaves for extra flavor and presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Haloumi Sausage and Pesto Skewers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1395 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 951 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 402 mg | 9% | |
*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.
