Name: Grilled Halloumi Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6–8 oz halloumi; extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced; 3 cups cherry tomatoes halved; scant 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; croutons from 2 large slices bread; Greek salad dressing; 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves; flaky sea salt optional

01

Overview

Prep20 min

Cook10 min

Total30 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

02

Ingredients

6–8 oz halloumi extra-virgin olive oil2 Persian cucumbersthinly sliced3 cups cherry tomatoeshalvedscant 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion croutonsfrom 2 large slices bread Greek salad dressing1/3 cup fresh basil leaves flaky sea saltoptional

03

Equipment

Grill or grill pan
Large bowl
Knife

04

Method

01

Heat the grill

Heat a grill or grill pan to high.

02

Slice the halloumi

Slice halloumi into 1/2-inch planks and rub lightly with olive oil.

03

Grill

Reduce heat to medium and grill 2–3 minutes per side.

04

Cube

Cut the grilled cheese into cubes.

05

Combine

Combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, halloumi, and croutons.

06

Dress and finish

Add Greek dressing and fresh basil.

✦

Tips

NoteHalloumi is at its best while it's still warm from the grill, so I prepare everything else first and grill the cheese last.

NoteDay-old bread makes the best croutons — toast cubes in olive oil until deeply crisp.

NoteA drizzle of honey over the warm cheese is untraditional and very good.

✦

Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

✦

Storage

RefrigeratorBest eaten fresh; store components separately up to 2 days and assemble just before serving.

?

Frequently asked

Can I cook halloumi indoors?+

Yes — a hot grill pan or even a regular skillet sears it beautifully.

No halloumi available?+

Thick slices of feta seared quickly come closest, though nothing squeaks quite like halloumi.

Can I prep ahead?+

Prep the vegetables and dressing up to a day ahead; grill the cheese right before serving.

Grilled Halloumi Salad

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment