Description
A delightful dish featuring grilled halloumi cheese paired with roasted vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Halloumi cheese
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies: Start by washing and chopping the veggies into bite-sized pieces.
- Season: Toss the chopped veggies with olive oil, salt, pepper, and your chosen herbs.
- Roast: Spread the seasoned vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes.
- Prep the halloumi: Cut the halloumi into thick slices and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Grill: Heat a grill over medium-high heat. Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the lemon dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and olive oil until emulsified.
- Combine and serve: Arrange the roasted veggies and grilled halloumi on a plate, drizzle with lemon dressing, and serve warm.
Notes
Allow the grilled halloumi to rest before serving to enhance its flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: grilled halloumi, roasted vegetables, lemon dressing, summer salad, vegetarian dish