This easy Halloumi Sandwich recipe is a hit for lunch or dinner and comes together in only 15 minutes! Enjoy grilled halloumi cheese in a delicious classic sandwich spread with a homemade Sriracha mayo for a spicy kick.
Take your lunchtime game up a notch with this delicious Halloumi Sandwich!
Halloumi is a popular Greek cheese that's traditionally made from a mixture of cow and goats milk, but often just cow's milk.
It's truly special because it has a high melting point that enables it to be grilled or fried.
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The texture of the cheese once cooked is crispy on the outside and warm and tender on the inside and can be used in many different ways.
Making a grilled halloumi sandwich is a great way to enjoy this cheese, especially when spread with an easy sriracha mayo.
It has a creamy spicy kick that's perfect with the soft cooked cheese.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Halloumi is versatile and can be paired with many different flavors including sweet and savory.
This popular Greek cheese takes a few minutes to cook on each side in a grill pan or frying pan.
You can use any type of bread or roll to make this sandwich.
Making a homemade Sriracha mayo adds a nice spicy layer of flavor to the sandwich and the sauce can be used for other dishes.
It's a hearty and healthy classic vegetarian sandwich.
Ingredients And Tools
Halloumi Cheese: You can find this Greek cheese in the deli section of your grocery store near all the specialty cheeses. It is usually vacuum packed.
Sriracha: This classic hot sauce mixed with mayo is perfect to spread on any sandwich.
Mayo: Grab your favorite from the store or try making homemade Mayonnaise.
Sandwich Bread: Grab your favorite bread to make this sandwich. Or try a roll or bagel.
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion: Adds a great fresh veggie crunch and flavor.
Grill Pan: You can pan fry halloumi cheese or you can use a grill pan to get perfect grill marks.
Step By Step Tutorial
This is a super easy vegetarian sandwich recipe. Make it in just 15 minutes by following these simple steps.
Slice the halloumi into 8 thin slices.
Heat the oil in a frying pan or grill pan. When it’s hot, add the halloumi slices and cook each side for a few minutes until golden.
Meanwhile, stir the sriracha into the mayo.
To assemble, spread the bread with the sriracha sauce, add lettuce, tomato and onion and top with the grilled halloumi. Finish with the top slice of bread.
Serve and enjoy.
Tips
If you'd like to grill halloumi on your gas grill, oil the grates, turn to medium-high heat and grill about 2-3 minutes on each side or until haloumi is warmed through and has a crispy crust.
For an even more decadent sandwich, lightly toast your bread in a toaster oven or in your frying pan.
To make the outside of the cheese even more crispy, blot with paper towels before frying or grilling.
Serving Suggestions
Grilled Halloumi Sandwiches can make a full meal or a fun appetizer for a party!
Serve with this Greek Potato Salad.
Make Grilled Halloumi Sliders by serving in small rolls.
Swap out Sriracha Mayo for Blueberry Compote.
Tartar Sauce is a zesty alternative to the mayo.
Serve with a Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad.
Add to a Lettuce or Collard Wrap.
With Greek Spinach Rice.
Serve with a bowl of Blue Cheese Soup.
Recipe Variations
Use a Kaiser Roll instead of sliced bread.
Swap out the lettuce for arugula for a peppery kick.
Add avocado to your sandwich.
Put in some sliced pear or sliced apples for a sweet and crunchy flavor.
Swap out the tomato for chopped sun dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
Special Diets
To Make Gluten Free: Swap out the bread for your favorite gluten-free bread.
To Make Low-Carb: Swap out the bread completely for a lettuce or collard green leaf wrap.
Storage And Freezing
Halloumi cheese can be frozen up to 6 months. Make sure you place it in a sealed airtight container before freezing. Thaw in the fridge for 24 hours before using.
Once halloumi is grilled or fried, you can store it in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 5 days.
Although best when served immediately, grilled or fried halloumi is best reheated in the microwave at 10-15 second intervals. You could also reheat in a pan over low heat until warmed through.
FAQ
What If I Can't Find Halloumi? If you can't find halloumi at the grocery store, try these similar substitutes: Paneer, Queso Fresco, or Kasseri
Can You Eat Halloumi Cheese Raw? It can be eaten raw, but it has a completely different texture this way. Cooking it allows the moisture to lessen and makes the texture more versatile.
Is All Halloumi Made With Goats Milk? Traditionally it is made with a mix of cows and goat's milk. In the USA, most halloumi is only made with cow's milk.
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📖 Recipe
Halloumi Sandwich with Sriracha Mayo
Ingredients
For the grilled halloumi:
- 4 oz (100g) halloumi
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise or plain yogurt
- ½ teaspoon sriracha
To serve:
- 4 slices bread
- 1 tomato sliced
- Lettuce
- Red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Slice the halloumi into 8 thin slices.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan or grill pan. When it’s hot, add the halloumi slices and cook each side for a few minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, stir the sriracha into the mayo.
- To assemble, spread the bread with the sriracha sauce, add lettuce, tomato and onion and top with the grilled halloumi. Finish with the top slice of bread. Serve and enjoy.
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Notes
- If you'd like to grill Halloumi on your gas grill, make oil the grates, turn to medium-high heat and grill about 2-3 minutes on each side or until the halloumi is warmed through and has a crispy crust.
- For an even more decadent sandwich, lightly toast your bread in a toaster oven or in your frying pan.
- To make the outside of the cheese even more crispy, blot with paper towels before frying or grilling.
- Once halloumi is grilled or fried, you can store it in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 5 days.
- Although best when served immediately, grilled or fried halloumi is best reheated in the microwave at 10-15 second intervals. You could also reheat in a pan over low heat until warmed through.
- Serve with this Greek Potato Salad.
- Make Grilled Halloumi Sliders by serving in small rolls.
- Tartar Sauce is a zesty alternative to the mayo.
- Serve with Greek Spinach Rice.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
kim
Oh my goodness this was so good! So easy and such great flavor! I'll definitely be making this again!
Nart at Cooking with Nart
I think I found my dream lunch! I love halloumi and Sriracha. It's almost like you created this recipe for me, lol 🙂
Jess
This Sriracha mayo is EVERYTHING!
Beth
This looks so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to give this a try!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
This sounds like such a delicious sandwich and I love the inclusion of the sriracha mayo - it sounds so flavourful and delicious!