Pita and Haloumi
Delight in the perfect balance of salty, citrusy, and herbaceous flavors with this quick and easy Pita and Haloumi recipe! This Mediterranean-inspired dish features golden-seared haloumi cheese layered on warm, olive-oil-brushed pita bread, topped with a vibrant cherry tomato mixture infused with garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of seasoning. Garnished with fragrant fresh mint leaves, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, Pita and Haloumi makes an ideal appetizer, light lunch, or crowd-pleasing party snack. Serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of brightness—the ultimate way to savor Mediterranean simplicity!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g Haloumi cheese
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 piece Fresh lemon
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 piece Garlic clove
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Slice the haloumi cheese into 1 cm-thick pieces.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the haloumi slices to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the pita bread on a baking tray and brush lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place in the oven and warm for 3-5 minutes.
While the bread is warming, prepare the tomato topping. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and finely mince the garlic clove.
In a small bowl, mix the cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Take the warm pita breads out of the oven and place them on serving plates.
Top each pita with 2-3 slices of cooked haloumi cheese.
Spoon some of the tomato mixture over the haloumi and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for extra zest.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.9 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.2 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 6131 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.1 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1812 mg | 139% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 720 mg | 15% | |
*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.
