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Grilled Veggie Halloumi Skewers

A delightful mix of grilled vegetables and halloumi cheese, these skewers are a nutritious and colorful option for barbecues or weeknight dinners, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Skewers
  • 1/2 pound halloumi (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 medium zucchini (cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
  • 2 medium yellow squash (cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
  • 3 medium bell peppers (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 small red onion (cut into 1-inch chunks)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill on medium-high heat, or wait to preheat an indoor stovetop grill pan.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, whole grain mustard, chopped parsley, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the halloumi cubes, zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, and red onion with the marinade until everything is well-coated.
  5. Thread the halloumi and marinated vegetables onto the skewers, alternating colors for presentation.
Grilling
  1. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until charred and marked, for a total of 8-10 minutes.

Notes

Leftover skewers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for about 2 months. Reheat frozen skewers on the grill or in an air fryer.