Description
Colorful grilled vegetable and halloumi skewers featuring zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and golden, salty halloumi cheese. A flavorful vegetarian option that’s perfect for summer grilling, combining fresh Mediterranean flavors with a satisfying smoky char from the grill.
Ingredients
Cheese
- 250 g halloumi cheese, cut into cubes
Vegetables
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Marinade & Garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling.
- Make marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss ingredients: Add the cubed halloumi cheese and all the chopped vegetables into the bowl and gently toss to coat them evenly with the marinade.
- Thread skewers: Carefully thread the halloumi and vegetables onto the soaked skewers, alternating between each ingredient for an even distribution.
- Preheat grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot enough to cook the skewers without burning.
- Grill skewers: Place the prepared skewers on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning regularly, until the vegetables are tender and the halloumi turns golden and slightly charred.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skewers from the grill, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve warm alongside lemon wedges or your favorite yogurt dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly and finish at the same time as the halloumi.
- Avoid grilling halloumi over extremely high heat; doing so can make the cheese tough and rubbery.
- For added variety, try adding mushrooms, eggplant slices, or extra cherry tomatoes to the skewers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish, Vegetarian
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
