Grilled Halloumi Skewers with Watermelon (Printer View)

Grilled halloumi, watermelon, and mint on skewers—savory, bright, and ready in 25 minutes for summer gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese & Produce

01 - 250 g halloumi cheese, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
02 - 400 g watermelon, rind removed, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
03 - 1 small red onion, cut into chunks
04 - 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves

→ Marinade

05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tsp lemon zest
07 - 2 tsp lemon juice
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method Steps:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper.
02 - Add halloumi cubes and red onion chunks to the marinade. Toss gently to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - Thread skewers alternately with halloumi, watermelon cubes, red onion, and mint leaves.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Oil lightly if needed.
05 - Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, turning gently, until the halloumi is golden and slightly charred but not melted, and the watermelon is lightly caramelized.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh mint if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Not everyone is ready for how perfectly halloumi goes with watermelon, but that&rsquos half the fun.
  • This recipe turns quick prep into something that looks (and tastes) like a celebration.
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  • Once you walk away from halloumi on the grill, you risk melting disaster—stay close by!
  • Swapping in basil for mint gives the whole skewer a different vibe, which I discovered when I ran out of mint one day.
03 -
  • Cut everything to the same size for even grilling.
  • Let the halloumi lose a bit of its chill on the counter for 5 minutes so it browns instead of sticking.
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