Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with our Greek Halloumi Bowls with Tzatziki. This delightful dish combines crispy halloumi cheese, juicy vegetables, and a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce, creating an explosion of taste in every bite. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these bowls are quick to prepare and easily customizable based on your preferences or seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a tasty weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing option for gatherings, these bowls will satisfy your cravings while keeping it healthy and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7 oz) halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa (white or brown)
- 1 medium Persian cucumber, sliced
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 10 kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- A few red onion slices (optional; soak in water to soften)
- ½ cup tzatziki (store-bought or homemade)
- Pita or flatbread, cut into wedges (optional)
- 115g (4 oz) Greek yogurt (for homemade tzatziki)
- 1 small cucumber, grated and squeezed (for homemade tzatziki)
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated (for homemade tzatziki)
- Squeeze of lemon juice (for homemade tzatziki)
- Pinch of salt and dried dill (for homemade tzatziki)
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano in a mixing bowl.
- Slice halloumi into ½-inch thick pieces and marinate in half of the dressing.
- Prepare veggies by slicing cucumber and halving cherry tomatoes.
- Optionally, mix grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and dill into yogurt for tzatziki.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear halloumi until golden brown.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base, topped with veggies, olives, feta (if using), and cooked halloumi.
- Drizzle remaining dressing over each bowl and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg