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Halloumi Souvlaki

Name: Halloumi Souvlaki
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 250 g halloumi; 15 ml olive oil; 1 tsp lemon zest; 15 ml lemon juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 small (about 120 g total) flatbreads; 150 g tomato; 120 g cucumber; 40 g red onion; 10 g fresh parsley; 10 ml olive oil; 10 ml lemon juice; 1/4 tsp dried oregano

Halloumi Souvlaki is a quick, satisfying plate of golden grilled cheese skewers brightened with lemon and oregano. Served with warm flatbreads and a fresh tomato-cucumber salad, it delivers salty, smoky, juicy, and herbaceous flavors in every bite.

15 min

2 servings

586 kcal

Greek

Ingredients

Halloumi skewers

250 ghalloumi
15 mlolive oil
1 tsplemon zest
15 mllemon juice
1 tspdried oregano
1/4 tspblack pepper

Salad and breads

2 small (about 120 g total)flatbreads
150 gtomato
120 gcucumber
40 gred onion
10 gfresh parsley
10 mlolive oil
10 mllemon juice
1/4 tspdried oregano

Instructions

1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water. Preheat a grill pan, frying pan, or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Cut the halloumi into 2 to 2.5 cm cubes, cut the tomato into wedges or chunks, slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the parsley.
2
In a bowl, toss the halloumi with the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, and black pepper. Thread the pieces onto skewers. Do not add salt, as halloumi is already salty.
3
Mix the tomato, cucumber, red onion, and parsley with the olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Toss well and set aside while the grill heats fully.
4
Grill the halloumi skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once or twice, until golden with light char marks at the edges. Halloumi should be hot and slightly softened but still hold its shape; overcooking can make it rubbery.
5
Warm the flatbreads for 20 to 30 seconds per side on the hot pan or grill until soft and pliable.
6
Serve the hot halloumi skewers with the warm flatbreads and the tomato-cucumber salad. Spoon over any juices left in the salad bowl for extra brightness.

Nutrition per serving

586 kcal

Calories

24g

Protein

36g

Carbs

39g

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•For the best texture, cook halloumi just before serving; it firms up as it cools.
•If you do not have skewers, grill the halloumi slices directly and serve the same way.
•A pinch of chili flakes or a spoonful of Greek yogurt works well on the side if desired.
•Choose flatbreads without pockets if possible, so they wrap around the skewers and salad more easily.

Background

Souvlaki is one of the most recognizable grilled street foods of the Greek-speaking world, traditionally made with skewered meat. This vegetarian version uses halloumi, a brined cheese strongly associated with Cyprus and beloved across Greece for its high melting point and excellent grilling qualities.

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