Grilled Halloumi & Mediterranean Veggie Platter 🫒🍆🍅

A colorful, vibrant, and satisfying vegetarian dish perfect for summer lunches or light dinners. The salty halloumi pairs beautifully with smoky grilled vegetables and a drizzle of lemon-herb dressing.

Why You’ll Love It

• Packed with Mediterranean flavors
• High in protein from halloumi
• Can be served warm or at room temperature
• Beautiful presentation for guests

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 250g halloumi cheese, sliced into 1cm thick pieces
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 small eggplant, sliced into rounds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Lemon-Herb Dressing:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables

Place zucchini, peppers, and eggplant in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

2️⃣ Grill the Veggies

Preheat a grill pan or barbecue to medium heat. Grill vegetables 3–4 minutes per side until tender and lightly charred. Transfer to a serving platter.

3️⃣ Grill the Halloumi

Grill halloumi slices for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden with grill marks.

4️⃣ Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, mint, and honey/maple syrup.

5️⃣ Assemble & Serve

Arrange grilled halloumi and veggies on a platter. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Chef’s Tip 👩‍🍳

Serve with warm pita bread or couscous for a complete meal. For extra flavor, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.