Description
Grilled Watermelon and Halloumi Wraps are a refreshing and satisfying dish that combines the sweetness of watermelon with the savory goodness of halloumi cheese, perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups watermelon, cut into thick slices 🍉
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced 🧀
- 4 large tortillas or flatbreads 🌯
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze 🍇
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish 🌿
- Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Brush both sides of the watermelon slices and halloumi with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the watermelon slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until caramelized.
- Add the halloumi cheese to the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Assemble the wraps by laying a tortilla on a clean surface, adding grilled watermelon and halloumi, drizzling with balsamic glaze, and garnishing with fresh mint.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up tightly. Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose ripe watermelon for the best flavor.
- Keep an eye on the halloumi while grilling to prevent burning.
- Cut watermelon slices about 1 inch thick for optimal grilling.
- Let the wraps rest for a minute before slicing to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
