Halloumi Skewers With Parsley & Lemon Salsa
This recipe combines the salty goodness of halloumi cheese with a flavorful olive and caper marinade to create a mouthwatering dish that's perfect for grilling. The skewered halloumi is grilled to perfection, resulting in a crispy, golden exterior and a warm, gooey center. With bold Mediterranean flavors from olives, capers, and preserved lemons, each bite is bursting with savory and zesty notes that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to become a new favorite for cheese lovers and flavor enthusiasts alike.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 x 250g / 9oz blocks, halloumi cheese , drained
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 32 wooden skewers
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 15 black olives , pitted and finely chopped
- a small bunch of flatleaf parsley , finely chopped
- 1 tsp small capers , rinsed
- 2 small preserved lemons , pulp removed, rind chopped, or zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 small red onion , finely diced
Instructions
- Slice the halloumi into large chunks and thread onto three skewers. Light the barbecue. Brush the skewers with your chosen glaze and, when the flames have died down, cook for 1-2 mins on each side (or, cook in a griddle pan set over a high heat). Brush with the remaining glaze and cook for another 1 min on each side.
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes 32
Nutrition
- Calories: 390 calories
- Fat Content: 29 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 21 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 2 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 2 grams sugar
- Protein Content: 29 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 3.8 milligram of sodium
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