Description
These Mediterranean Halloumi Pitas strike the perfect balance of bold and cooling flavors. Featuring honey-harissa glazed halloumi, a vibrant cucumber-tomato salad, and tzatziki, this 30 minute recipe feels both comforting and light.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup shaved (or very thinly sliced) red onion
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. harissa
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 (8 to 9-oz.) block halloumi cheese, drained and patted dry
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup diced English or Persian cucumber
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 garlic clove, grated or minced
- 3 pita breads (white or whole-wheat)
- 3/4 cup tzatziki (homemade or store-bought) (plus more for serving, if desired)
Instructions
- Pickle red onion. Place red onion in a large mixing bowl and add red wine vinegar and 1/2 kosher salt. Let sit while you prepare remainder of the recipe (or at least 15 minutes – tossing occasionally.)
- Prepare honey-harissa glaze. In a small bowl, combine harissa, honey, and fresh lemon juice; stir well to combine. Set aside.
- Prepare halloumi. Slice halloumi crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick pieces and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Cook halloumi. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Arrange halloumi slices in pan and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and cook 1 more minute. Add honey-harissa glaze and cook 1 minute longer, flipping the halloumi again to coat both sides. Transfer halloumi to a plate and add a pinch of flaky salt, if desired.
- Mix cucumber-tomato salad. To the bowl of red onions, add cucumbers, tomatoes, dill, garlic, and remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil; toss to combine. Season with an extra pinch of salt (if needed) and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Assemble pitas. Warm pita bread in a dry skillet or over a gas range until lightly toasted and pliable. Cut each pita in half and spread tzatziki on the inside of pita. Add a big scoop of cucumber-tomato salad and 2 slices of halloumi per pita. Serve with extra tzatziki and lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding olives or feta cheese to the salad.
- Adjust the amount of harissa based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 473
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Halloumi Pitas, Halloumi, Pita, Tzatziki, Cucumber-Tomato Salad