🧀🌿 Craving a fresh and flavorful vegetarian bowl? This Grilled Halloumi Bowl with Herbed Rice & Greek Salad is bursting with Mediterranean vibes—crispy golden halloumi, fluffy herbed rice, and a refreshing Greek salad with all the classic toppings. It’s bright, satisfying, and absolutely delicious! 🇬🇷✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)
🧀 Grilled Halloumi
• 1 (8 oz) block halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch slabs
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Optional: squeeze of lemon juice 🍋
🌿 Herbed Rice
• 1 cup cooked basmati or jasmine rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp chopped dill or mint (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
🥗 Greek Salad
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• ½ cucumber, diced 🥒
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup Kalamata olives
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• Salt, pepper, and oregano to taste
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🔥 Instructions
- Cook the Rice & Add Herbs
• While rice is still warm, stir in olive oil or butter, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Set aside. - Prepare the Greek Salad
• Toss tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives with olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt & pepper.
• Add crumbled feta just before serving. - Grill the Halloumi
• Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Add a drizzle of olive oil, then sear halloumi slices for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
• Optional: Finish with a quick squeeze of lemon for brightness. - Assemble the Bowl
• Start with a base of herbed rice.
• Add grilled halloumi slices on one side and Greek salad on the other.
• Drizzle with extra olive oil or serve with a dollop of tzatziki if you like!
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✨ Crispy, fresh, and full of Mediterranean magic—this bowl is a veggie dream come true.
