Description
Grilled halloumi sandwiches with tomatoes are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that bring the Mediterranean right to your table. Picture this: warm, gooey halloumi cheese grilled to perfection, layered with juicy, ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, all nestled between two slices of crusty bread. This easy-to-make sandwich is perfect for a casual lunch or an elegant brunch, making it a versatile dish that will impress any guest. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 4 slices crusty ciabatta or sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 400°F/200°C) or heat a grill pan on the stove.
- Brush both sides of the bread lightly with olive oil.
- Grill the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering grilled halloumi, tomato slices, and basil leaves between two pieces of bread.
- Grill the assembled sandwich for another minute per side until heated through and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg