Grilled Halloumi Skewers Watermelon Mint (Print Version)

Savory grilled halloumi with caramelized watermelon, red onion and mint for a vibrant, easy summer starter.

# 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

# Directions:

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 -
  • It's a secret shortcut to impressing everyone at your next barbecue with almost no effort.
  • Halloumi stays gorgeously golden and chewy, while watermelon gives each bite juicy sweetness you didn’t know you needed.
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  • Halloumi turns tough if overcooked—snatch it off as soon as it’s golden or you’ll miss the magic texture.
  • Watermelon loves to stick, so brush those cubes lightly with oil before grilling for easy release.
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  • Chilling the watermelon cubes before grilling helps them stay firm and juicy.
  • The real trick for perfectly golden halloumi is to preheat the grill thoroughly—patience pays off with that irresistible crust.
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