Grilled Halloumi With Caramelized Balsamic Vinegar

This dish features grilled halloumi cheese drizzled with a rich, caramelized balsamic vinegar reduction. The combination of the salty, savory cheese and the sweet tang of the balsamic creates a delightful appetizer or side dish.
This recipe is mediterranean style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include black pepper, fresh thyme, halloumi cheese, salt.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 400 g halloumi cheese (sliced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until it has thickened and reduced by half.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped thyme, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush the halloumi slices with olive oil.
- Grill the halloumi for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and grill marks appear.
- Season the grilled halloumi with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve the grilled halloumi warm, drizzled with the caramelized balsamic vinegar reduction.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 295
- Protein: 20 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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