Description
A delicious grilled halloumi sandwich featuring savory cheese and fresh vegetables, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Halloumi cheese: 250 grams (about 9 ounces)
- Bread: 2 slices of sourdough or ciabatta
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh spinach or arugula: 1 cup
- Tomato: 1 medium, sliced
- Cucumber: 1 small, sliced
- Red onion: 1/4, thinly sliced
- Avocado: 1/2, sliced (optional)
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Honey or maple syrup: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients and prepare them for cooking.
- Slice the halloumi into 1/2-inch thick pieces and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Toast the bread on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering spinach, grilled halloumi, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and avocado on one slice of bread.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and mustard, then top with the second slice of bread.
- Grill the assembled sandwich for a minute or two on each side until crispy and heated through.
- Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose hearty bread like sourdough or ciabatta for best results.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- For a Mediterranean twist, use pita bread and add olives and roasted red peppers.
- For a spicy version, add sriracha or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: grilled halloumi sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, easy lunch, Mediterranean recipe