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A straight-on view of a white platter of 8 pieces of grilled halloumi cheese topped with peach salsa.
Sacha Hirschfeld

Easy Grilled Halloumi with Peach Salsa

Savory grilled halloumi cheese gets oh-so-perfectly crispy on the outside but retains its signature 'squeaky' texture on the inside. Couple this dreamy cheese with my tart and sweet peach salsa for the perfect summery appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill time for the salsa 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 255
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grilled Halloumi
  • 8 oz halloumi cheese cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Peach Salsa
  • 2 cups peaches skin on and diced; about 2 peaches
  • ⅓ cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeds and ribs removed; finely diced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped and lightly packed
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped and packed
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp honey optional; I add this if the peaches are more on the tart side
  • kosher salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Grill pan or grill can also use a non-stick frying pan (you just won't get those grill marks)
  • 1 pair of tongs
  • 1 basting/pastry brush
  • 1 paring knife
  • 1 medium bowl

Method
 

Peach Salsa:
  1. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl; mix to combine. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to marry.
    Stirring up some vibrant peach salsa in an indigo and white bowl.
Grilled Halloumi:
  1. Heat the grill pan or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Brush slices of Halloumi cheese with olive oil.
  3. Add the slices of Halloumi to the hot pan; be mindful not to overcrowd the pan. I normally do this in two batches. Grill or pan-fry for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Arrange on a plate or platter and top with peach salsa. Serve immediately while the Halloumi is hot.
    A closeup of a few pieces of grilled halloumi topped with a generous amount of peach salsa.

Notes

This salsa is best enjoyed the day of but you can certainly stretch it until the next day.