Grilled Halloumi Skewers Watermelon Mint (Printable)

Grilled halloumi with watermelon and mint — bright, easy skewers ready in 25 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese & Produce

01 - 9 oz halloumi cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 14 oz watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
03 - 1 small red onion, cut into chunks
04 - 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves

→ Marinade

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and a generous grind of black pepper in a mixing bowl until combined.
02 - Add the halloumi cubes and red onion chunks to the bowl and toss gently to coat; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - Thread skewers by alternating halloumi, watermelon, red onion and mint leaves, leaving small gaps so pieces cook evenly and can be turned.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and oil the grates or pan lightly to prevent sticking.
05 - Grill skewers 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning gently, until halloumi develops a golden char and the watermelon is lightly caramelized without collapsing.
06 - Transfer skewers to a platter, garnish with additional mint and serve immediately; optionally drizzle a little honey before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • If you adore unexpected flavor pairings, this is pure joy on a stick.
  • Cleanup is a breeze and you never need to turn on the oven.
02 -
  • If you walk away for too long, halloumi will melt or stick—so stay close and turn gently.
  • I once forgot to pat the cheese dry and ended up with a grill covered in leaks and lost cheese; learned my lesson.
03 -
  • Dry halloumi thoroughly before marinating to get that perfect golden crust.
  • A metal spatula can help gently lift any sticky bits if the cheese clings to the grill.
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