Grilled Halloumi Cheese

About This Recipe

Learn how to grill halloumi cheese. Grilled halloumi cheese with herbs is a perfect appetizer or unique topping for salads and sandwiches!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces chunk halloumi cheese (cut into 1/3 to 1/2-inch slices)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided, plus additional for the grill)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 lemon (halved)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme (minced)
• Pita bread (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Heat a grill to medium-high (about 400 degrees F). Make sure your grill is VERY clean or the halloumi may stick.
2. In a small bowl, stir together 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and oregano.
3. Slice the Halloumi cheese into 1/3- to 1/2-inch slices.
4. Brush the marinade over both sides of the halloumi.
5. Generously oil the grill. Grill the halloumi for 2 to 6 minutes, turning once or twice, until grill marks appear. When lightly pressed the halloumi should give but not be runny (halloumi is a firm, not melty cheese). Place the lemon on the grill with the cut-sides down and let cook until grill marks appear. (To grill the pita, brush it with olive oil, then cook a minute or two on each side, until hot.)
6. Transfer the grilled halloumi and lemon to a platter. Drizzle the cheese with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Squeeze the grilled lemon over the top. Sprinkle with thyme. Serve warm with pita, mixed into a salad, or however you please.