Halloumi is having a moment! More people are discovering this sophisticated Mediterranean cheese. It’s salty. It’s tangy. And it’s exclusive: Cyprus, where halloumi was first crafted from goat and sheep milk hundreds of years ago, owns the trademark.
If you’ve never cooked with halloumi before, get excited for something special. Halloumi has a high melting point, which means it can go places and do things other cheeses can’t! Toss halloumi into a fry pan, the oven, or on to a grill. Instead of melting into a mess, halloumi holds its shape. It develops a crispy, golden crust contrasted with a soft, creamy center. Eating halloumi is a sensory experience, delighting not only with color and texture, but also sound. Bite down and listen for a distinctive, satisfying squeak!
Because halloumi is a firm, dense cheese, its versatility is unmatched. It works great as a high protein meat substitute in sandwiches, burgers, salads, and curries. It’s an easy way to elevate all kinds of savory dishes. I’ve gathered some of my favorite halloumi recipes below for your inspiration! Be sure to check out my Cottage Cheese Quiche recipe for another protein-rich meal idea.
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This halloumi cheese stroganoff recipe can be made vegetarian and is the perfect creamy, quick dinner to pack protein into your diet!
Halloumi Stroganoff
sweet cantaloupe, caramelized halloumi, crisp cucumber ribbons & savory prosciutto make a delicious sweet & savory appetizer for any occasion!
Melon and Halloumi Skewers
Halloumi Sandwich with Roasted Vegetables made with Mediterranean Halloumi cheese, creamy hummus, and avocado slices. Ready in 30 minutes!
Recipe: The Healthful Ideas
Halloumi Sandwich
Crispy pan-fried Halloumi with creamy Orzo, roasted veggies, and delicious herby garlicky yogurt sauce. SO good!
Recipe: The Healthful Ideas
Halloumi Orzo Bowl
This grilled halloumi salad recipe ticks a lot of boxes for us—it’s yummy, it’s quick, the clean up is minimal and it’s basically impossible not to love!
Recipe: The Modern Proper
Grilled Halloumi Salad
Vegetarian Halloumi Wraps with Hot Honey are ready in 15 minutes! Crispy halloumi cheese, sweet and spicy honey, and a creamy cilantro sauce. A must make!
Recipe: Evergreen Kitchen
Halloumi Wraps with Hot Honey
This Halloumi Curry is made with creamy coconut milk, crisp veggies, and flavorful Thai red curry paste. A quick, flavorful vegetarian weeknight dinner.
Recipe: Evergreen Kitchen
Halloumi Curry
Crispy halloumi salad - topped with salty fried pieces of halloumi, chickpeas, parsley, and avocados in creamy garlic and tahini dressing.
Recipe: Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Halloumi Kale Salad
Grilled Halloumi Tacos with corn salad and creamy cilantro sauce. These vegetarian tacos are packed with bold flavors, and perfect for weekday dinners.
Recipe: Dishing Out Health
Halloumi and Corn Tacos
Za’atar Marinated Tomatoes with fried halloumi, hummus, and grilled pita. The perfect summer appetizer or side dish!
Recipe: Dishing Out Health
Za’atar Marinated Tomato Salad with Fried Halloumi
These ultra-crispy halloumi fries are oven-baked, not fried, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, and served with a simple harissa yogurt dip.
Recipe: Our Happy Mess
Halloumi Fries
Summer Tomato and Zucchini Halloumi Bake: saucy with a bit of heat, slightly indulgent, but yet light & summery, all at the same time.
Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Summery Halloumi Bake
These grilled watermelon halloumi skewers are loaded with savory, slightly sweet flavor and drizzle with a fresh mint and basil oil. Delish!
Recipe: How Sweet Eats
Watermelon and Halloumi Skewers
This Halloumi and Dill Pickle Pasta Salad has big flavors with tangy dill pickled cucumbers, creamy avocado mayo, and seared halloumi.
Recipe: Lavender and Macarons
Halloumi Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
This shakshuka recipe is made with poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce spiced with harissa with fried halloumi and challah for dipping.
Recipe: Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Shakshuka with Halloumi
Halloumi Burgers with juicy mushrooms and a sticky sweet sauce! Ready in 30 minutes these burgers are packed with flavour!
Recipe: The Last Food Blog
Halloumi Burgers
This vegetarian breakfast sandwich is made with slices of crispy halloumi cheese, smashed avocado, arugula & hot sauce on an English muffin.
Recipe: Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Halloumi Breakfast Sandwich
Halloumi cheese is about to become your new favorite breakfast item! Old school diner meets trendy brunch spot in this delicious vegetarian breakfast plate where fried halloumi tops a potato and pepper hash. A flexible recipe that can be adapted to include all your favorite brunch items.
Recipe: Happy Veggie Kitchen
Breakfast Hash
Colorful, simple, flavorful, and the perfect party appetizer are all words that describe this recipe for Halloumi Bruschetta!
Recipe: Heart Healthy Greek
Halloumi Bruschetta
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with grilled halloumi cheese and a tangy sumac vinaigrette. Great for a quick and healthy lunch packed with protein.
Recipe: Abra's Kitchen
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Warm Halloumi
Fried halloumi bowls over bright and lemony quinoa and veggies. With pre-roasted beets and store-bought tzatziki, this is our go-to quick weeknight dinner that tastes like it took hours!
Recipe: Snixy Kitchen
Halloumi Quinoa Bowls
This zaatar spring rolls recipe is a Lebanese inspired oven-baked appetizer that’s savory, crunchy & incredibly easy to make.
Recipe: Feel Good Foodie
Zaatar Spring Rolls
A delicious Halloumi Wrap recipe made with flavorful manoushe, pan-seared halloumi cheese, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini yogurt sauce.
Recipe: Feasting at Home
Halloumi Wrap
Oven Fried Halloumi Bites with Hot Honey...Each delicious bite is crispy on the outside, but full of warm, salty halloumi cheese inside!
Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Oven Fried Halloumi Bites
These easy Courgette & Halloumi Fritters with Hot Honey Drizzle are the lightest courgette fritters recipe you’ve ever tried.
Recipe: Rachel Phipps
Courgette Halloumi Fritters
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Meg says
I've seen halloumi recently on a Shawarma resturant's menu as a Vegetarian Option and then we actually ordered halloumi pakoras from our favourite indian resturant. SO delicious. It was really starting to grab my attention too as I see it more frequently at my grocery stores so I'm going to try one of these ideas soon!