Description
Grilled halloumi burgers with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce. A delicious vegetarian option for your next BBQ.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g halloumi cheese, sliced into 4 thick pieces
- 4 burger buns
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 handful fresh lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush the halloumi slices with olive oil and season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill.
- Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make the sauce.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading yogurt sauce on the buns, then layering lettuce, tomato, onion, and grilled halloumi.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use firm halloumi to prevent crumbling.
- Add avocado or roasted peppers for extra flavor.
- If you don’t have a grill, use a non-stick pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg