Grilled Halloumi and Olive Bites
Grilled Halloumi and Olive Bites
Ingredients
For the Bites
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, block, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, whole
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
- 1/4 red onion, small, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
- 8 wooden or metal skewers, if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes
For the Garnish and Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. Prepare the halloumi by cutting the block into 1-inch cubes. Prepare the vegetables by halving any large cherry tomatoes and cutting the red onion into 1-inch pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Assemble the skewers: Carefully thread the halloumi cubes, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and red onion pieces onto the prepared skewers, alternating the ingredients for an appealing visual. Aim for about 4-5 pieces per skewer, yielding approximately 8-10 skewers.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F). Lightly brush the grill grates with a small amount of olive oil to prevent the halloumi from sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Lightly brush the assembled skewers with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the halloumi is beautifully golden brown with distinct grill marks and slightly softened. Be careful not to overcook, as halloumi can become rubbery.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the skewers are grilling, prepare the garnish. In a small bowl, combine the chopped fresh mint, the zest from 1/2 lemon, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice from the same 1/2 lemon. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Once grilled, carefully remove the skewers from the heat and arrange them on a serving platter. Drizzle the mint-lemon mixture evenly over the skewers and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately as a warm appetizer.
⏱️ 2 min
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Grilled Halloumi and Olive Bites
Ingredients
For the Bites
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, block, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, whole
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
- 1/4 red onion, small, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
- 8 wooden or metal skewers, if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes
For the Garnish and Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. Prepare the halloumi by cutting the block into 1-inch cubes. Prepare the vegetables by halving any large cherry tomatoes and cutting the red onion into 1-inch pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Assemble the skewers: Carefully thread the halloumi cubes, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and red onion pieces onto the prepared skewers, alternating the ingredients for an appealing visual. Aim for about 4-5 pieces per skewer, yielding approximately 8-10 skewers.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F). Lightly brush the grill grates with a small amount of olive oil to prevent the halloumi from sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Lightly brush the assembled skewers with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the halloumi is beautifully golden brown with distinct grill marks and slightly softened. Be careful not to overcook, as halloumi can become rubbery.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the skewers are grilling, prepare the garnish. In a small bowl, combine the chopped fresh mint, the zest from 1/2 lemon, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice from the same 1/2 lemon. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Once grilled, carefully remove the skewers from the heat and arrange them on a serving platter. Drizzle the mint-lemon mixture evenly over the skewers and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately as a warm appetizer.
⏱️ 2 min