Grilled Halloumi Skewers with Lemon and Thyme
Grilled Halloumi Skewers with Lemon and Thyme are a deliciously vibrant dish that combines the rich, savory flavor of halloumi cheese with zesty lemon and aromatic thyme. Perfect for summer barbecues or casual gatherings, these easy-to-make skewers provide a burst of Mediterranean flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 2–4 as an appetizer or side dish 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block halloumi cheese (8–10 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Pat the halloumi dry and toss it in the marinade. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Thread halloumi cubes, lemon slices, onion chunks (if using), and cherry tomatoes onto skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg