Grilled Halloumi Watermelon Skewers (Print Version)

Enjoy sweet watermelon and salty halloumi skewers with fresh mint.

# What You'll Need:

→ Skewers

01 - 250 g halloumi cheese, cut into 3 cm cubes
02 - 400 g seedless watermelon, cut into 3 cm cubes

→ Dressing & Garnish

03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - 10 fresh mint leaves, torn
07 - Sea salt, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Thread halloumi and watermelon cubes alternately onto skewers.
03 - Brush the skewers lightly with olive oil.
04 - Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, turning until grill marks appear and halloumi is golden.
05 - Remove from grill and drizzle with lime juice.
06 - Sprinkle with black pepper, sea salt, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
07 - Serve immediately, warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The irresistible combination of sweet and savory flavors from halloumi and watermelon.
  • Grilling adds a smoky note and caramelizes the edges for extra depth.
  • Quick to prepare and effortlessly impressive—ready in less than 30 minutes.
  • Perfect for vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
  • Ideal as a summer appetizer, picnic treat, or side dish for barbecues.
02 -
  • Für mehr Aroma bestreuen Sie die Spieße vor dem Grillen mit etwas Chiliflocken.
  • Holzspieße sollten vorab mindestens 30 Minuten in Wasser eingeweicht werden, damit sie nicht anbrennen.
  • Schneiden Sie Halloumi und Wassermelone in gleich große Würfel, damit alles gleichmäßig grillt.
  • Servieren Sie die Spieße direkt nach dem Grillen – lauwarm entfalten sie ihr volles Aroma.
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