Grilled Halloumi & Tomato Bowl — Mediterranean Classic Made Simple

Grilled Halloumi & Tomato Bowl

This Mediterranean bowl is built around golden grilled halloumi, fresh vegetables, and creamy cottage cheese — a balanced, flavorful lunch that comes together in minutes. It’s simple, bright, and naturally satisfying.

Grilled Halloumi & Tomato Bowl — Mediterranean Classic Made Simple

Ingredients

• 4–5 slices halloumi cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• 1–2 lemon wedges
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• Olive oil, black pepper
• Fresh parsley or mint

Instructions

1. Heat a non-stick grill pan and sear the halloumi for 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
2. Arrange the tomatoes, cucumber slices, and lemon wedges in a bowl.
3. Add the grilled halloumi slices.
4. Spoon the cottage cheese into the bowl.
5. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, add pepper, and sprinkle with fresh herbs.

Why This Bowl Works

Grilled halloumi brings salty, satisfying flavor, while fresh vegetables and cottage cheese keep everything light and balanced — an ideal Mediterranean lunch.

For more fresh bowl ideas, explore Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Bowl, and for a deeper dive into halloumi nutrition, the BBC Good Food halloumi guide offers helpful insights.