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Halloumi pita with grilled cheese and fresh vegetables
Golden brown grilled halloumi nestled in warm pita with fresh greens and a drizzle of mint yoghurt

Grilled halloumi pita with mint yoghurt

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
Halloumi is the daredevil of cheeses: instead of melting and flowing away on the grill, it proudly holds its shape and grows a mouth-watering brown crust. This is due to the cheese's special protein structure, cooked in hot whey during production. The salty taste of the 'squeaky' cheese is perfectly counterbalanced by the crunch of fresh vegetables and the tartness of yoghurt.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 620 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Griddle pan or non-stick frying pan
  • Knife and chopping board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the yoghurt with the crushed garlic, chopped mint, parsley, salt and pepper. Place in the fridge for the flavours to mingle.

Tip: The garlic flavour strengthens over time in the yoghurt.
2 ✓

Slice the vegetables (tomatoes, cucumber, onion) thinly.

3 ✓

Cut the Halloumi into slices approx. 1 cm thick. Brush lightly with olive oil.

Tip: Don't pour the oil into the pan; brush the cheese instead so it absorbs less fat.
4 ✓

Fry the cheese slices in a hot pan for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown spots appear. Drizzle with lemon juice while frying.

Tip: The acidity of the lemon balances the fattiness and saltiness of the cheese.
5 ✓

Warm the pitas (in a pan or toaster).

Tip: Warm pita is more flexible and easier to fill without tearing.
6 ✓

Fill the pitas with the vegetables and the hot cheese, then drizzle generously with the herby yoghurt.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the cheese rubbery?
Halloumi is naturally a bit springy, but if you overcook it, it becomes chewy. Only fry until it gets a brown crust!
Can I eat it raw?
Yes, but its flavour and texture really come into their own when fried (Maillard reaction on the cheese surface).

Ingredients

  • 250 g Halloumi cheese
  • 4 pcs Pita breads
  • 2 pcs Tomatoes
  • 1 pc Cucumber
  • 1 pc Red onion
  • 3 ml Olive oil
  • 1 bunch Fresh mint
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley
  • 20 ml Lemon juice
  • 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
  • 150 g Thick Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper