Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Halloumi Bowls with Tzatziki, a delightful Mediterranean dish that brings together crispy halloumi cheese, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner, showcasing a colorful array of juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and rich olives.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 medium Persian cucumber
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 10 kalamata olives
- Tzatziki (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.
- Slice halloumi into thick pieces and marinate in half the dressing for at least 10 minutes.
- Slice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear marinated halloumi until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each).
- Assemble bowls with cooked rice or quinoa as the base, topped with sliced vegetables, olives, and seared halloumi.
- Drizzle remaining dressing over each bowl before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg