Description
Delightful grilled halloumi sandwiches layered with juicy tomatoes and fresh basil, perfect for picnics or family lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 4 slices crusty ciabatta or sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Set your grill to medium heat (about 400°F/200°C) or heat a grill pan.
- Prepare the Bread: Brush both sides of the ciabatta or sourdough bread lightly with olive oil.
- Grill the Halloumi: Add the halloumi slices to the grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Layer the grilled halloumi, sliced tomatoes, and basil leaves between two pieces of bread.
- Grill the Assembled Sandwich: Place the sandwich back on the grill for another minute per side until heated through and crispy.
Notes
Best consumed immediately. Can be customized with additional ingredients like avocado or arugula.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg