How to Make Grilled Halloumi with Herbed Berry Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Halloumi with Herbed Berry Salsa is a delicious and unique dish that combines the salty and savory flavors of halloumi cheese with the sweet and tangy flavors of a mixed berry salsa. This recipe is perfect for summer barbecues, outdoor gatherings, or just as a tasty and healthy snack.

Halloumi cheese is a semi-hard, unripened cheese that hails from Cyprus and is known for its unique texture and high melting point, making it perfect for grilling. The cheese has a salty and tang...

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces fresh blueberries
  • 3 ounces red currants
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, stems removed
  • 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons agave syrup
  • 2 limes, divided
  • ½ cup cashews
  • 8 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 8 slices

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place blueberries and red currants into a mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons mint, 2 tablespoons cilantro, marjoram, habanero, olive oil, agave syrup, and juice of 1 lime. Mix and set aside.
  • Heat a nonstick griddle over medium-high heat. Cook cashews until browned, stirring often to keep from burning, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cashews to a plate and set aside. Reduce heat to medium and brown halloumi cheese slices, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Place halloumi cheese onto a plate, top with berry salsa mixture and remaining 1 tablespoon mint and cilantro. Chop cashews and spread on top of halloumi. Garnish with lime wedges from remaining lime. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 735mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 229mg