Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Cheese Salad Skewers with Lemon Herb Dressing

Introduction

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious, fresh vegetables. These grilled vegetable and halloumi cheese salad skewers with lemon herb dressing are a perfect example of how to combine fresh ingredients into a tasty and healthy dish.

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 zucchini
• 1 yellow squash
• 1 red onion
• 8 oz halloumi cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Cut the bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
3. Cut the halloumi cheese into bite-sized cubes.
4. Thread the vegetables and cheese onto skewers, alternating between vegetables and cheese.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice and zest, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper.
6. Brush the skewers with the dressing.
7. Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and cheese is lightly browned.
8. Remove from grill and drizzle with remaining dressing.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Tips

• Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
• If you don’t have a grill, you can also cook these skewers on a grill pan or in the oven on a baking sheet.
• Feel free to swap out any of the vegetables for your favorites. Eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms would also work well in this recipe.

Conclusion

These grilled vegetable and halloumi cheese salad skewers with lemon herb dressing are a perfect summer dish that is both healthy and delicious. The combination of fresh vegetables and tangy halloumi cheese is a match made in heaven, and the lemon herb dressing adds the perfect finishing touch. Give this recipe a try at your next summer barbecue or dinner party!