These easy halloumi burgers are crisp on the outside, gooey inside, and packed with flavour. Serve in ciabatta buns with delicious toppings for a perfect vegetarian meal.
The original recipe is from the Hairy Bikers' Everyday Winners recipe book.
The combination of flavours is absolutely delicious...you get warm salty charred halloumi cheese encased in a lightly toasted ciabatta bun, that's soft on the outside and just a little bit crispy on the inside. Added to that is the lovely fresh herby yogurt dressing, some sweet heat from the chilli jam and crunch from the pepper, red onion and lettuce or salad leaves. All in all it's the perfect balance of all the flavours.
A recipe to enjoy for lunch or dinner, at any time of the year...but particularly when it's a nice sunny day and you can eat outside!
Tips
- Brioche or sourdough rolls will work well too.
- Try different sauces like garlic mayo, harissa yogurt, sweet chilli sauce or chimichurri.
- Optional variations:
- This halloumi burgers recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes - halloumi holds its shape well on a BBQ or grill pan. Just brush with oil to prevent sticking.
Yes - slice and dress the halloumi, prep your toppings and sauces. Fry or grill just before serving for the best texture.
Soak sliced halloumi in cold water or milk for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking to mellow the salt.
Use vegan halloumi-style cheese and plant-based buns and sauces. Fry as you would regular halloumi, though the texture may vary slightly.
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How to make these Halloumi Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 blocks of halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
For the yogurt dressing:
- 200g Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- a pinch of sugar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve:
- 4 ciabatta buns, split
- 4 large lettuce or salad leaves
- 8 slices of cucumber, cut on the diagonal
- 4 tbsp chilli jam - shop bought or homemade
- 4 slices of red onion
- 4 rings of pepper (any colour)
- mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- First make the yogurt dressing. Strain the yogurt through a muslin-lined sieve for 30 minutes to drain off any excess liquid, then mix with the herbs, sugar and plenty of seasoning. Set aside.
- Cut each block of cheese into 4 slices. Whisk the olive oil and lemon juice with the salt and oregano. Pour this over the cheese slices and turn so they are completely coated. Heat a griddle pan or frying pan on a high heat for around 3 minutes, then add the slices of cheese. Griddle for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until charred or well browned. If you prefer your onions cooked, rather than raw, add them at the same time as the cheese.
- To assemble, lightly toast the ciabatta buns. Add a dollop of the yogurt dressing to the bottom half of each ciabatta bun, then top with a lettuce leaf or some salad leaves. Now add a slice of halloumi, a tbsp of chilli jam and a slice of red onion. Add the second slice of halloumi, top with a ring of pepper, 2 cucumber slices and some mint leaves, if using, then add a little more yogurt dressing. Sandwich with the top halves of the ciabatta buns. Serve immediately.
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Halloumi Burgers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 blocks of halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
For the yogurt dressing:
- 200 g (7.1 oz) Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- a pinch of sugar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve:
- 4 ciabatta buns split
- 4 large lettuce or salad leaves
- 4 tbsp chilli jam - shop bought or homemade
- 4 slices of red onion
- 4 rings of pepper (any colour)
- 8 slices of cucumber cut on the diagonal
- mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- First make the yogurt dressing. Strain the yogurt through a muslin-lined sieve for 30 minutes to drain off any excess liquid, then mix with the herbs, sugar and plenty of seasoning. Set aside.
- Cut each block of cheese into 4 slices. Whisk the olive oil and lemon juice with the salt and oregano. Pour this over the cheese slices and turn so they are completely coated. Heat a griddle pan or frying pan on a high heat for around 3 minutes, then add the slices of cheese. Griddle for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until charred or well browned. If you prefer your onions cooked, rather than raw, add them at the same time as the cheese.
- To assemble, lightly toast the ciabatta buns. Add a dollop of the yogurt dressing to the bottom half of each ciabatta bun, then top with a lettuce leaf or some salad leaves. Now add a slice of halloumi, a tbsp of chilli jam and a slice of red onion. Add the second slice of halloumi, top with a ring of pepper, 2 cucumber slices and some mint leaves, if using, then add a little more yogurt dressing. Sandwich with the top halves of the ciabatta buns. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Brioche or sourdough rolls will work well too.
- Try different sauces like garlic mayo, harissa yogurt, sweet chilli sauce or chimichurri.
- Optional variations:
- This halloumi burgers recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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