Keto Grilled Haloumi with Lemon and Fresh Herbs

Transform your mealtime with this vibrant, Keto Grilled Haloumi with Lemon and Fresh Herbs recipe—perfect for a quick yet elegant appetizer or light main dish. Featuring salty, golden-brown halloumi cheese seared to perfection on a grill, this dish is elevated with a zesty dressing made from freshly squeezed lemon juice, aromatic parsley, and refreshing mint. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with a hint of kosher salt and black pepper, this keto-friendly recipe takes only 20 minutes from start to finish and is a delicious way to savor the natural flavors of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Whether you're hosting guests or enjoying a weeknight treat, this low-carb, gluten-free dish is sure to impress with its simplicity and bold flavor profile.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams halloumi cheese
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium lemons
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm (approximately 0.4 inches) thick slices.

Step 2

Preheat a grill pan or barbecue grill to medium-high heat.

Step 3

Brush the halloumi slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil on both sides.

Step 4

Grill the halloumi for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown with visible grill marks.

Step 5

While the halloumi is grilling, zest and juice the lemon. Chop the parsley and mint finely.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, fresh parsley, fresh mint, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.

Step 7

Once the halloumi is grilled, transfer it to a serving platter.

Step 8

Drizzle the lemon and herb mixture over the warm halloumi slices.

Step 9

Serve immediately as an appetizer or a light main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(366.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1266.8

Total Fat 112.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1333.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 7.2g
Protein 68.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2407.9mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 329.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.2%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 4.3%