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Grilled Halloumi and Veggie Skewers

Cheese
08/27/2024
Cheese
Total time: 40 min
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Grilled halloumi and vegetable skewers on a bed of lettuce served on a platter with a napkin underneath.
Cheese

Halloumi-style cheese makes for a heavenly addition to these vegetable skewers. Placed on the grill, it takes on a delicious smoky flavor and its buttery texture softens, lending a touch of indulgence to this summery salad.

Nutrition information
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Ingredients:

For Marinade/Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Shallot , finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Honey
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper , to taste
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For Skewers

  • 1 Small Zucchini , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 1 Small Yellow Squash , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 8 Cherry Tomato
  • 8 Ounces Halloumi Cheese , cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 (10-inch) Wooden Skewers , soaked
  • 6 Cups Mixed Salad Greens
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

Directions:

  1. For marinade/vinaigrette, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until well blended.
  2. For skewers, place zucchini, yellow squash and cherry tomatoes in a food-safe resealable plastic bag. Add 2 tablespoons of the marinade.
  3. Seal bag; turn several times to coat all the vegetables. Marinate at room temperature up to 1 hour.
  4. Preheat grill to medium. Thread cheese onto skewers, alternating each piece with a piece of zucchini, yellow squash or tomato.To allow even cooking, do not pack the pieces tightly together.  Discard marinade.
  5. Grill skewers, turning frequently, until vegetables are tender and cheese is softened, 10 to 14 minutes.
  6. Toss greens with remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Serve skewers on top of greens.

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