What recipes can I do with halloumi cheese?

You can turn halloumi into so many delicious dishes—from hearty halloumi curry and fresh, flavorful salads to crispy halloumi fries, golden halloumi burgers, and crunchy, tender halloumi fritters. Whether you need a main dish, side, or appetizer, halloumi fits perfectly in almost any recipe.

What's the best way to eat halloumi?

The best way to eat halloumi is to cook it until the outside turns golden and crisp while the inside stays tender. Enjoy it grilled in salads, added to burgers, or served as fries or fritters for a salty, satisfying bite.

Do you need to soak halloumi before frying?

For a gentler flavor, soak halloumi in milk or water to reduce its salty kick, then grill or pan-fry as you like. Maybe you prefer it salty, but I usually soak it first since I’ve been trying to avoid overly salty foods.

11 Delicious Halloumi Recipes - Cook it Real Good

Addicted to halloumi? Here's 11 delicious halloumi recipes where this amazing cheese is the star of the show. All recipes are healthy and vegetarian and feature fried, grilled and baked halloumi. Choose from salads, fajitas, kebabs, fritters and much more!

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Halloumi lovers unite! I've put together a list of the most delicious halloumi recipes the internet has to offer!

Whether you're a halloumi lover or you're looking for your first halloumi recipe, there's something for everyone in this list.

All recipes featured are healthy and vegetarian and have either fried, grilled and baked halloumi as the star of the show. Choose from easy salads, one pan fajitas, loaded burgers and much much more!

If you haven't cooked with halloumi before, make sure to visit my How to Cook Halloumi post which is filled with tips and tricks on how to fry and grill halloumi, as well as loads of information about this amazing cheese.

WHAT IS HALLOUMI?

Halloumi is a cheese that originates from Cyprus. Traditionally it is made with a blend of goats and sheep milk, however, in countries where it’s difficult to source these milks. We can also made it with cow’s milk.

Halloumi has a distinctive layered texture similar to mozzarella and has a salty flavour due to it being brined in a salt water solution.

The unique characteristic of halloumi is that it does not melt when grilled because of its high melting point.

WHERE TO BUY HALLOUMI CHEESE FOR THESE HALLOUMI RECIPES

Halloumi has grown more popular in Western countries in recent years, and nowadays you’ll find packaged halloumi cheese in specialty cheese sections at most major supermarkets.

In Australia you'll find it in Coles, Woolworths and Aldi. For America, it is commonly found in Trader Joes and Whole Foods. In the UK try your nearest Tesco's.

If you’re having trouble tracking it down, you can always try a smaller co-op, specialty cheese shops or your local Mediterranean deli.

WHAT DISHES I CAN MAKE WITH HALLOUMI RECIPES?

In the list that I've prepared, you’ll find 11 delicious recipes you can make with halloumi—ranging from main dishes to side dishes and even appetizers:

Halloumi Curry – Adds texture and savoriness to creamy, spiced curry sauces. This makes a great choice for a main dish.
Halloumi Salad – Adds a salty, smoky bite to fresh greens and veggies. I put more than 1 halloumi salad in my list. So now you’ve got several side dish options to choose from.
Halloumi Fries – Crispy, salty sticks perfect for dipping into your favorite sauce. It tastes amazing as a starter, seriously.
Halloumi Burger – A golden-fried piece that makes an amazing meat-free burger.
Halloumi Fritters - Deliver a delicious mix of crunchy edges and tender, cheesy centers.

Let’s dive right in and take a closer look at each recipe one by one.

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SHOULD HALLOUMI BE SOAKED BEFORE FRYING?

For a milder flavor, let halloumi sit in milk for a few hours, or even in water. It helps to tone down its naturally salty taste. After that, cook it any way you love—grilled, pan-fried, or seared. Some enjoy it extra salty, but it's totally fine to soak it first.

For me, it really depends on my mood. But to be safe, I’ve been avoiding anything too salty, so I usually soak it first before cooking.

Halloumi is such a versatile cheese that can be used in so many ways! It's safe to say you'll make the most of your block of halloumi cheese with any one of these delicious recipes. The only question is which will you try first?