Grilled Halloumi Bowl with Tzatziki, Herbed Rice & Mediterranean Salad 🧀🍅🍚

 

⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes

🍽 Servings: 2

💪 Calories: ~550 kcal per serving

🛒 Ingredients

For the Grilled Halloumi

🧀 200g halloumi cheese, sliced into thick pieces

🥄 1 tbsp olive oil

🌿 Dried oregano or za’atar (optional)

For the Herbed Rice

🍚 150g basmati rice

💧 300ml water

🧂 Salt, to taste

🌿 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

For the Tzatziki Sauce

🥒 ¼ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

🧄 1 clove garlic, minced

🥛 150g Greek yogurt

🍋 1 tsp lemon juice

🌿 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or mint

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

For the Mediterranean Salad

🍅 100g cherry tomatoes, halved

🥒 ½ cucumber, sliced

🧅 ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

🫒 Handful of Kalamata olives

🌿 1 tbsp chopped parsley or mint

🧴 1 tbsp olive oil

🍋 1 tsp lemon juice

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Rice

Rinse rice under cold water.

Combine with water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan.

Bring to boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer for 10–12

minutes. Fluff with fork and add herbs if using.

2. Make the Tzatziki

Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, herbs,

salt and pepper.

Chill in fridge until serving.

3. Prepare the Salad

Toss tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and herbs in a

bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt

and pepper.

4. Grill the Halloumi

Pat halloumi slices dry.

Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano or

za’atar (if using).

Grill on a hot pan or grill plate 2–3 minutes per side, until

golden and lightly charred.

5. Assemble the Bowl

Divide rice between two plates.

Add salad and grilled halloumi.

Spoon tzatziki over rice or on the side. Serve immediately!

✨ Tips & Variations

Swap rice for quinoa or couscous.

Add avocado slices or chickpeas for extra nutrition.

Try adding a drizzle of pomegranate molasses for sweet

tang.