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Crispy Grilled Halloumi Skewers with Tzatziki

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Crispy grilled halloumi cheese paired with charred vegetables and a fresh, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. A quick, easy, and healthy vegetarian skewer recipe perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • Halloumi cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Zucchini, sliced into thick half-moons
  • Red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch squares
  • Cherry tomatoes, whole
  • Red onion, cut into chunks
  • Olive oil, extra virgin for brushing and marinating
  • Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Dried oregano or fresh if available
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • For the Tzatziki:
  • Greek yogurt, full fat (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free option)
  • Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
  • Garlic clove, minced
  • Fresh dill or mint, finely chopped
  • Lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop all vegetables into even, bite-sized pieces. Cut halloumi into 1-inch cubes. (10 minutes)
  2. In a medium bowl, toss halloumi cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Separately, toss vegetables with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Grate cucumber finely and squeeze out excess water. Combine grated cucumber with 1 cup Greek yogurt, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped dill or mint, and salt to taste. Chill until ready to serve. (10 minutes prep plus chilling)
  4. Thread halloumi and vegetables alternately onto skewers, starting and ending with a vegetable piece. Leave space for heat circulation. (5 minutes)
  5. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high (about 400°F). Brush grill grates or pan with olive oil to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)
  6. Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until halloumi is golden and veggies have slight char. Flip carefully with tongs. (12-16 minutes)
  7. Serve skewers hot with a generous dollop of tzatziki on the side. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

Preheat grill or pan thoroughly and oil well to prevent halloumi from sticking. Do not flip too early; wait for a crust to form. Squeeze cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki. Skewers can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before grilling. For vegan option, substitute halloumi with firm tofu and use dairy-free yogurt.

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