Easy Grilled Halloumi Sandwich

ready in 15 minutes!

- Halloumi is a semi-hard cheese originating from Cyprus. - Halloumi has a high melting point. - This makes halloumi perfect for pan-frying and grilling! - It gets crusty on the outside, and soft on the inside, while keeping its shape.

What is Halloumi?

Halloumi sandwich ingredients: -halloumi cheese (1/2 inch slices) -onion rounds -bread -oil -mayo -garlic powder (or fresh garlic) -lemon juice -black pepper -tomato -lettuce -hot sauce (optional)

Step 1: Mix up the mayo, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder (or crushed garlic), and hot sauce (optional). Set aside.

Here's how to make the halloumi sandwich:

Step 2: Pat the halloumi slices dry all around, then brush the onion slices and halloumi with oil. Sprinkle with black pepper.

Step 3: Grill the halloumi, onion rounds, and bread slices on an oiled, pre-heated grill pan. Grill for 2 - 3 minutes per side.

Step 4: Now we can start to assemble the sandwich. Spread the garlic mayo onto both slices of the grilled bread.

Step 5: Next, build the sandwich by layering the grilled halloumi, grilled onions, and lettuce and tomato onto the bread. Enjoy!

RECIPE TIPS: -eat the sandwich right away to enjoy the gooey, creamy texture of the halloumi! -feel free to add more garlic, lemon, or hot sauce to the mayo to suit your tastes.