Haloumi Mishwi (grilled Haloumi Skewers With Mint Sauce)

Haloumi Mishwi is a popular Levantine dish featuring grilled haloumi cheese skewers served with a refreshing mint sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick and delicious appetizer or light meal.

Haloumi Mishwi (grilled Haloumi Skewers With Mint Sauce)

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (225g) haloumi cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 skewers

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Thread the haloumi cubes onto the skewers.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mint, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the mint sauce.
  4. Brush the haloumi skewers with the mint sauce.
  5. Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the haloumi is golden brown and grill marks appear.
  6. Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately with the remaining mint sauce on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
12g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
4g

Supplies

Grill Skewers Brush for sauce

Tools

Knife Cutting board Small bowl for sauce

Serving suggestions

Serve the Haloumi Mishwi with a side of fresh salad and warm pita bread.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of sumac or a drizzle of honey to the grilled haloumi skewers before serving.

Cost

$10