Heart-Healthy Grilled Halloumi
Elevate your healthy eating game with our "Heart-Healthy Grilled Halloumi" recipe, a delightful combination of smoky, golden-brown halloumi cheese and a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired vegetable salad. Perfectly seasoned with zesty lemon juice, fragrant fresh herbs like parsley and mint, and a touch of rich olive oil, this dish complements its grilled cheese centerpiece with the crisp freshness of bell peppers, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. Served alongside warm, whole-grain pita bread, it’s a wholesome, nutrient-packed meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you're craving a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this recipe is an irresistible balance of flavor, texture, and heart-smart ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g Halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 250 g Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Cucumber
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 10 Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 Whole grain pita bread
Instructions
1. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Cut the halloumi into 1 cm thick slices.
3. Brush each slice with 1 tablespoon of olive oil on both sides.
4. Place the halloumi slices on the grill pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the cheese is golden-brown.
5. While the halloumi is grilling, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, and cut the cucumber into half-moons.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, parsley, and mint leaves.
7. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice, then season with black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
8. Toast the whole grain pita bread in a toaster or on a dry skillet until lightly crispy, about 1-2 minutes.
9. Serve the grilled halloumi on a plate along with the prepared vegetable salad and pita bread.
10. Enjoy your heart-healthy grilled halloumi while it's warm and refreshing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 616 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 370 mg | 8% | |
*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.
