Peri Peri Halloumi Burgers with Citrus Slaw
In this grownup version of grilled cheese, you literally grill the cheese. Halloumi is a delicious, firm cheese that can be grilled without melting. It has a dense protein structure and low pH, which allows it to keep its shape through cooking. Bonus: It squeaks when you bite it.
Depending on where you live, halloumi can be difficult to come by, though it's increasingly available. If you can't find halloumi you can substitute it with bread cheese, kasseri, paneer, feta, or even extra-firm tofu, as long as the tofu is pressed to remove extra water.
We served our grilled halloumi on pretzel buns with a homemade slaw.
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cooking Time: 10 min.
Servings: 4
Cooking Method: Stovetop
Category: Sandwiches, Grilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons Peri Peri Seasoning
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- Zest and juice from one lemon, divided
- Zest and juice from one lime, divided
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, cut in four slices
- 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1 cup (1 pound) shredded cabbage
- 1 red onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- Arugula, or your favorite greens
- Tomato, sliced
- 4 pretzel rolls
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine the Peri Peri Seasoning and the olive oil. Zest lemon and lime and add to the marinade. Mix well. Place the halloumi slices in the marinade. Let it sit for about half an hour before cooking.
- Juice the lemon and lime. Discard the flesh of the fruits.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrot, cabbage, red onion, and cilantro. Mix in the mayonnaise, then add the freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice.
- Heat your grill to medium, oil the grates of the grill with a bit of olive oil and place halloumi on the grill. Brown both sides.
- Assemble sandwiches. Place arugula and tomato on a pretzel bun. Next, place halloumi and top off with the slaw.
