• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Veggie Desserts
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegan Cake and Desserts
    • Vegan Dinner
    • Vegan Breakfast
    • Vegan Guides
  • Cookbook
    • About My Cookbook
    • Buy Veggie Desserts + Cakes
  • About Me
    • About Me
    • Contact
    • Work With Me
    • Press
    • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Instagram Posts
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Tumblr
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • About Me
  • Cookbook
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Subscribe
    • Contact
    • About Me
    • Cookbook
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Vegetarian Halloumi Souvlaki

    Published: Aug 25, 2016 · Modified: Apr 8, 2021 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Jump to Recipe
    pinnable image for halloumi vegetarian souvlaki recipe

    Vegetarian Halloumi Souvlaki with tzatziki sauce is a flavourful and quick meal with marinated grilled haloumi cheese served in a wrap or pita. In less than 20 minutes you can be sitting down to this delicious Greek street food!

    Skewers of halloumi and vegetables on a plate.

    Halloumi souvlaki is a fantastic, super-quick, flavourful vegetarian weeknight dinner.

    Skewers of cubed halloumi cheese and vegetables are marinated in herbs and then grilled.

    Serve the halloumi souvlaki skewers with a quick tzatziki sauce in a wrap for a tasty Greek street food.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Tips
    • Serving Suggestions
    • What is Souvlaki?
    • Halloumi
    • Quick Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    I love meals that the whole family will happily tuck into, but don't take forever to make.

    I love cooking, absolutely, but sometimes all we want are fast meals that are made from scratch, nourishing and delicious.

    After eating this vegetarian souvlaki, my husband said that we should have it once a week. High praise, indeed!

    He eats meat, but he also said that the halloumi was much nicer than chicken in this dish.

    I'm slowly working towards making him veggie - but shhh don't tell him.

    A vintage plate with skewers of grilled halloumi souvlaki with tzatziki in the background.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    A tasty, easy Greek street food.

    Halloumi Souvlaki is super easy to make, indoors or outdoors on the grill.

    A quick midweek meal that's ready in 20 minutes.

    A meal the whole family will love.

    A tasty vegetarian meal that meat-eaters will love too.

    Skewers are a great way to use up vegetables and help to reduce food waste. And they taste incredible!

    A great way to use up halloumi.

    Salty halloumi, flavorful grille veggies and tasty tzatziki combine in a wrap full of delciousness.

    Tips

    I make these halloumi souvlaki skewers indoors in a griddle pan, but they are also excellent on the barbecue or you could even make them under the grill/broiler.

    Get the souvlaki skewers nice and hot so the halloumi goes crispy quickly without turning rubbery.

    Try it in a wrap, flatbread, pita, on a salad or on its own.

    I've used tomatoes, red onion, peppers and courgette/zucchini for this vegetarian souvlaki, but you could use many different types of vegetables - aubergine/eggplant, cubes of squash etc...

    A table with souvlaki and wraps being made.

    Serving Suggestions

    You can serve up this vegetarian souvlaki on their own in wraps, or add these other dishes for a bigger meal.

    Add lettuce, hummus or any other desired toppings to your wraps.

    Add some Greek Potato Salad, Spanakorizo (Greek spinach rice) and Spanakopita for a Greek feast!

    Make it a halloumi feast by serving a grilled Halloumi Sandwich and Cajun Halloumi Burger.

    Serve them at a barbecue or cookout with Broccoli Salad, Spinach Salad, French Onion Dip, Carrot Hummus and Mini Mexican Street Corn to really show everyone how colourful, tasty and exciting vegetarian barbecue food can be.

    What is Souvlaki?

    Souvlaki is a popular Greek dish of small pieces of meat and/or vegetables, grilled on skewers.

    Souvlaki are served on their own, in pita or wraps or with side dishes such as potatoes or salad.

    Halloumi

    Do you love halloumi? Yes, I thought you all might.

    Halloumi (also spelt haloumi) is an unriped, semi-hard cheese that is made from a mix of sheep's and goat's milk, and also sometime's cow's milk. Halloumi has a high melting point, so it's perfect grilled or pan fried.

    It has such a great, salty flavour and the dense texture is a great meat substitute for vegetarians.

    I love it in salads, but also in this tasty souvlaki.

    For this veggie souvlaki, I've slathered it in a marinade of lemon juice, oil, oregano and mint, then seared it on a grill to make the halloumi beautifully crispy.

    Add a quick tzatziki sauce and some flatbreads, and you have dinner in less than 20 minutes.

    Another great way to cook it is in Foodie Quine's halloumi burrito or Jamie Oliver's grilled halloumi salad.

    Close up of a wrap with souvlaki and tzatziki.

    Quick Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

    Looking for more quick weeknight dinner recipes? Try these!

    Lentil Dahl
    Spanish Beans
    Tofu Curry
    10 minute Naan Pizza
    Chickpea Curry
    Pasta with Peas

    Collage of quick vegan dinner recipes.

    Sign up for our free newsletter and never miss a recipe!

    Plus, you'll get a free eBook: 15 Minute Vegan Dinners!

    Veggie Desserts Cookbook by Kate Hackworthy

    Check out the Veggie Desserts + Cakes cookbook on Amazon

    📖 Recipe

    Halloumi wraps being rolled on a table.

    Halloumi Souvlaki

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    This halloumi souvlaki with tzatziki is a quick and easy meal that is bursting with flavour. It can be ready and on the table in less than 20 minutes!
    4.92 from 12 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    SaveSaved!
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 7 minutes mins
    Total Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Main Meals
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 4
    Calories 380 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cutting board
    • Knife
    • Grill pan or barbecue

    Ingredients
     

    For the halloumi souvlaki

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried mint
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    • 8.8 oz (250g) halloumi cheese
    • 1 red bell pepper
    • 10 cherry tomatoes
    • 1 zucchini / courgette
    • 1 red onion

    For the tzatziki sauce

    • 1 medium cucumber
    • ½ cup (150g) plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 clove garlic finely minced
    • salt and pepper

    To serve

    • 4 flatbreads or wraps

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, mix the oil, oregano, mint and lemon juice.
    • Cut the halloumi and vegetables into large chunks and add to the bowl of marinade, then toss to coat. Allow to marinade while the barbecue or griddle pan heats.
    • Thread the haloumi and vegetables onto skewers, then grill until lightly charred. Baste with any remaining marinade.

    For the tzatziki

    • Cut the unpeeled cucumber lengthways and use a teaspoon to scoop out and discard the watery seeds. Chop the cucumber into chunks and pulse in a food processor a few times until it is finely grated. Place into a clean tea towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
    • In a bowl, mix together the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.

    Assemble

    • Lay out the flatbreads of wraps (warm first if desired). Unthread the souvlaki skewers and divide the halloumi and veggies between the wraps, drizzle with tzatziki and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 21gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 976mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1290IUVitamin C: 63.3mgCalcium: 712mgIron: 1.9mg

    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.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

    More Dinner Recipes

    • Close up of vegan beef stew in a bowl.
      Vegan Beef Stew
    • A tall stack of zucchini and corn fritters.
      Zucchini and Corn Fritters
    • Sliced nut roast on a wooden board.
      Nut Roast
    • Plate of pink sauce pasta.
      Pink Sauce Pasta (Rosatella Sauce)
    • Tweet
    • Share
    • Email

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Deborah Hobson

      November 15, 2021 at 12:37 am

      A griddle seems an extravagant use of kitchen space for a vegetarian. It’s rare to find a vegetarian recipe calling for a griddle, much less a barbecue grill.

      Is it really necessary to skewer the vegetables? Can you just sauté them?

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        November 15, 2021 at 10:42 am

        Hi Deborah, sure, you could saute the vegetables.
        I have a griddle pan that's the size of a frying pan and heats over the stove burner. I love it and use it for vegetables, tofu etc.. all the time! Grilled leeks, grilled eggplant etc... are all delicious.

        Reply
    2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 11:12 am

      Such wonderful fresh and herby flavors!

      Reply
    3. Nayna Kanabar

      August 27, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      This looks like delicious lunch and even I would not mind eating it more than once a week.

      Reply
    4. Jac -Tinned Tomatoes (@tinnedtoms)

      August 27, 2016 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      Now my mouth is watering and it's breakfast time. Actually, I'd quite happily eat this for breakfast. I have all the ingredients in the fridge, including Waitrose Halloumi! Hmmmmm! Porridge or halloumi? Stumbled, pinned, yummed & tweeted x

      Reply
    5. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons

      August 26, 2016 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      I love this! We are so into Mediterranean flavor lately! Thanks for this great recipe!

      Reply
    6. Jen | Baked by an Introvert

      August 26, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      You have me craving tzatziki now! This looks amazing!

      Reply
    7. Izabela

      August 26, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      I love halloumi and this sounds like a great recipe.

      Reply
    8. Aish Padihari

      August 26, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      Love tzatziki. What gorgeous pics. Love it.

      Reply
    9. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      August 26, 2016 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I am halloumi obsessed and these always get made for a BBQ. They remind me of my trip to Greece.

      Reply
    10. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet

      August 26, 2016 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      Super healthy and perfect for summer. Simply gorgeous!

      Reply
    11. Gingey Bites

      August 26, 2016 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      So quick and simple - love the look of this! And I LOVE halloumi so it's a winner all round for me!

      Reply
    12. Katie Bryson (@cookingkt)

      August 26, 2016 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious recipe idea... I'm a huge fan of chicken souvlaki but I love halloumi so much that I reckon I'll def be giving this a whirl.

      Reply
    13. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes

      August 26, 2016 at 7:27 am

      5 stars
      I adore halloumi and these skewers look wonderful and very colourful with the veg.

      Reply
    14. Judy

      August 26, 2016 at 2:22 am

      5 stars
      I will definitely try halloumi now that I have your recipe! So easy to put together and the combination of these delicious vegetables with the halloumi are amazing!

      Reply
    15. Heidi Roberts

      August 25, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      I love halloumi and usually fry it in my grill pan. I will try these skewers next time we BBQ

      Reply
    16. Sylvia

      August 25, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      This looks so good! I'm actually starving right now. I love halloumi and tzatziki sauce, perfect combo of flavours if you ask me 🙂

      Reply
    17. Angela

      August 25, 2016 at 5:14 pm

      ooh what a yummy tasty dish. I like the look of these and it looks healthy too and a good option for non meat eaters too.

      Reply
    18. Sarah from Lavender Life

      August 25, 2016 at 5:09 pm

      4 stars
      I'm a big fan of zucchini (and mint!) so this is something I will make myself for sure.

      Reply
    19. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      August 25, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      Ohhh this looks absolutely brilliant - just my kind of thing! I adore halloumi and the flavours in this sound gorgeous.

      Reply
    20. Jill

      August 25, 2016 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      I grilled haloumi for the first time earlier this year and loved it. Your skewers look so delicious, my mouth is watering!

      Reply
    21. Karen Burns-Booth

      August 25, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      Those have my name all over them, and I am a huge halloumi lover, when I lived in Cyprus, I would have the squeaky cheese nearly every day!

      Reply
    22. Elizabeth

      August 25, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      I am such a big fan of halloumi and this entire meal has me salivating just now! Oh my gosh I need to make this, and soon!!!!

      Reply
    23. Erin Ek Rush

      August 25, 2016 at 2:49 pm

      This looks so nice. I love halloumi but struggle to think of what to do with other than put it on a salad. Thanks!

      Reply
    24. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      August 25, 2016 at 2:47 pm

      Looks delicious. For some reason I have never tried this type of cheese. I will have to pick some up this weekend.

      Reply
    25. fashionandstylepolice

      August 25, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      I like the sound of this recipe. I like the fact that it is quick to make.

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Kate Hackworthy in the kitchen

    Hi, I'm Kate, a journalist, author and multi-award-winning food blogger. I hope you enjoy my vegetarian and vegan recipes. About Me

    Collage of press logos.

    Popular recipes

    • Plate of lentil dahl and rice.
      The BEST Easy Red Lentil Dahl
    • Stack of naan breads on a plate.
      Easy Naan Bread Recipe (yeast-free)
    • Fruit tray on a platter stand.
      How to Make A Fruit Platter (Fruit Tray)
    • Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
      Easy Lentil Soup

    Strawberry Recipes

    • Glass of cream and strawberries.
      Strawberries and Cream
    • Bottle of strawberry syrup on a wooden table.
      Easy Strawberry Syrup
    • A bowl of colorful tasty strawberry spinach salad with walnuts and a 5 ingredient toasted seed dressing with balsamic and maple syrup. Vegan recipe.
      Strawberry Spinach Salad
    • Dish of strawberry compote.
      Easy Strawberry Compote

    My cookbook

    Veggie Desserts and Cakes Cookbook cover.

    Check out my Veggie Desserts Cookbook, full of tasty desserts with vegetables!

    Kate Hackworthy in the kitchen

    Hi, I'm Kate, a journalist, author and multi-award-winning food blogger. I hope you enjoy my vegetarian and vegan recipes. About Me

    Collage of press logos.

    Popular recipes

    • Plate of lentil dahl and rice.
      The BEST Easy Red Lentil Dahl
    • Stack of naan breads on a plate.
      Easy Naan Bread Recipe (yeast-free)
    • Fruit tray on a platter stand.
      How to Make A Fruit Platter (Fruit Tray)
    • Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
      Easy Lentil Soup

    Strawberry Recipes

    • Glass of cream and strawberries.
      Strawberries and Cream
    • Bottle of strawberry syrup on a wooden table.
      Easy Strawberry Syrup
    • A bowl of colorful tasty strawberry spinach salad with walnuts and a 5 ingredient toasted seed dressing with balsamic and maple syrup. Vegan recipe.
      Strawberry Spinach Salad
    • Dish of strawberry compote.
      Easy Strawberry Compote

    My cookbook

    Veggie Desserts and Cakes Cookbook cover.

    Check out my Veggie Desserts Cookbook, full of tasty desserts with vegetables!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About me
    • Contact
    • Work with me
    • Press
    • Veggie Desserts Cookbook

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up for newsletter updates

    Disclaimers

    • Disclosures & Affiliate Policies
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Kate Hackworthy / Veggie Desserts