Grilled Halloumi & Veggie Skewers
Delicious and colorful grilled skewers featuring halloumi cheese and fresh vegetables, perfect for a summer barbecue or light meal.
Ingredients
- 250 g halloumi cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini sliced into thick rounds
- 1 red onion cut into wedges
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8-10 wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20-30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling. If using metal skewers, skip this step.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Prepare the vegetables and halloumi by cutting them into roughly equal-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Thread the halloumi cubes, bell peppers, zucchini slices, onion wedges, and cherry tomatoes onto the skewers, alternating ingredients for variety and color.
- Brush the prepared marinade generously over the skewers, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Place the skewers onto the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred and the halloumi develops a golden crust.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of additional lemon juice.
Notes
For best results, use fresh vegetables and high-quality halloumi cheese. You can substitute other vegetables like mushrooms or eggplant if desired.