Ingredients
- 200g halloumi cheese, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 pitta breads, warmed
- 2 tbsp hot honey (or honey mixed with chili flakes)
- 1 cup lettuce or mixed greens
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint or parsley (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice halloumi into thick pieces and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry halloumi for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Warm pitta breads and prepare vegetables.
- If using plain honey, mix it with chili flakes to make hot honey.
- Drizzle fried halloumi with hot honey while still warm.
- Stuff pitta with greens, cucumber, red onion, and halloumi. Finish with lemon juice and herbs.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Grill halloumi for a smoky flavor.
- Add hummus or tzatziki for a creamy layer.
- Soak halloumi in water for 10–15 minutes to reduce saltiness.
- Vegan halloumi and agave-chili syrup can be used for a plant-based version.
- Store leftover halloumi separately and reheat in a dry pan for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pitta
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
