Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon Mint (Printable)

Golden halloumi and juicy watermelon threaded with mint and red onion, grilled and finished with lemon-olive dressing.

# Components:

→ Cheese & Produce

01 - 250 g halloumi cheese, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
02 - 400 g watermelon, rind removed, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
03 - 1 small red onion, cut into chunks
04 - 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves

→ Marinade

05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tsp lemon zest
07 - 2 tsp lemon juice
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper.
02 - Add halloumi cubes and red onion chunks to the marinade. Toss gently to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - Thread skewers alternately with halloumi, watermelon cubes, red onion, and mint leaves.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Oil lightly if needed.
05 - Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, turning gently, until the halloumi is golden and slightly charred but not melted, and the watermelon is lightly caramelized.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh mint if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your friends will think you mastered gourmet grilling, but it comes together in under half an hour.
  • The mix of salty halloumi and juicy watermelon is the kind of combo you’ll crave long after summer ends.
02 -
  • If the halloumi is sliced too thin, it’ll melt and slip through the grates—keep your cubes chunky.
  • I used to soak my skewers just a few minutes, but a solid 30-minute soak keeps them from burning.
03 -
  • Warm your grill fully and lightly oil it right before adding the skewers for beautiful sear marks and no sticking.
  • The biggest flavor boost: let the halloumi and onions marinate at least the full 10 minutes for that citrus-infused finish.
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