Grilled Halloumi Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Salty halloumi cheese grilled to golden perfection, skewered with sweet cherry tomatoes and fragrant basil. A quick and delicious Mediterranean snack.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

375

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.58

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Grilling

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Servings

250gHalloumi cheese(Firm halloumi, cut into 1-inch cubes)

£2.75

250gCherry tomatoes(Choose a variety of colors for visual appeal)

£1.20

1bunchFresh basil leaves(Medium-sized leaves)

£1.75

2tablespoonsOlive oil(Extra virgin olive oil)

£0.40

1tablespoonLemon juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.15

to tasteBlack pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.05

Total Cost

£6.30

£1.58 per serving

The Method

1
Prepare the halloumi: Cut the halloumi cheese into approximately 1-inch cubes.
2
Assemble the skewers: Thread the halloumi cubes, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves onto the skewers, alternating ingredients. Aim for about 4-5 pieces of halloumi per skewer.
3
Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. You can also use a grill pan on the stovetop.
4
Grill the skewers: Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the halloumi is golden brown and has grill marks. Watch carefully as halloumi can burn quickly.
5
Drizzle and serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and place them on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
6
Serve immediately: Enjoy the skewers while the halloumi is still warm and the basil is fragrant.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (125g)

375 kcal / 1569 kJ

Carbs

3% of RDA

Fat

27g

39% of RDA

Protein

22g

44% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

16 g

80% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.

If you don't have a grill, you can pan-fry the halloumi in a lightly oiled skillet until golden brown on all sides. Then assemble the skewers.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the olive oil and lemon juice dressing.

Cooking Equipment

Grill

Skewers

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