Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these Greek Halloumi Bowls with Tzatziki. This recipe combines crispy halloumi, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki for a delicious meal that’s perfect for quick dinners or leisurely picnics. The combination of textures—from the golden halloumi to the juicy cherry tomatoes—creates a delightful experience that satisfies any craving. Plus, it’s easily customizable to fit your preferences, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or casual gatherings.
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
- A few red onion slices (optional; soak in water to soften)
- 1 cup tzatziki (store-bought or homemade)
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano to make the dressing.
- Slice halloumi into ½-inch pieces and coat with half of the dressing; let marinate for a few minutes.
- While marinating, prepare veggies: slice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes.
- For homemade tzatziki, mix grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and dill into Greek yogurt.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear halloumi until golden brown on both sides.
- Assemble bowls by layering cooked rice or quinoa with veggies, olives, crumbled feta, and cooked halloumi.
- Top with tzatziki and drizzle remaining dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg