Halloumi cheese is from the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. It is unique because it will grill and brown without melting. Teamed with watermelon, it is a sweet-salty treat that works as an appetizer, side dish, or salad. If you can’t get Halloumi cheese, there are Spanish frying cheeses or Indian paneer that would be good, or as a last resort, skip the grilling and use chunks of Ricotta Salata.
How To Make Watermelon with Grilled Halloumi Cheese
This watermelon recipe with grilled halloumi cheese makes a refreshing grilled dish that everyone will love. The sweetness of watermelon mixed with Halloumi cheese and topped with honey is the perfect combination for a hearty dinner dish.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Halloumi cheese, slices
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 16 slices watermelon, 3-inch squares, about ½-inch thick
- 4 tsp honey
- 8 sprigs fresh mint
Instructions
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Heat a non-stick grill pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
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Pat Halloumi slices with paper towels to dry them, and brush each slice lightly with olive oil on one side.
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Place cheese in a grill pan, oil-side down, and heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden.
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Brush top side with oil, flip, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
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Cut each Halloumi slice in half and layer 4 pieces of cheese with 4 slices of watermelon on a plate.
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Make a total of 4 plates.
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Drizzle each portion with honey and garnish each plate with fresh mint.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 19g
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- Calcium: 163mg
- Calories: 143kcal
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 323mg
- Protein: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 173mg
- Vitamin A: 1649IU
- Vitamin C: 23mg
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