Halloumi Sandwiches with Veggies and Pesto
These vegetarian grilled halloumi sandwiches are paired with tomatoes, arugula, and roasted red peppers, spread with pesto, and nestled between ciabatta bread. Throw the halloumi on the grill while you prepare the rest of the ingredients, and be ready to eat in just 30 minutes!
Regular Veg World readers may recall my Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Halloumi from last summer. In that post, I talked about how I first enjoyed halloumi when Will and I were on our honeymoon in Australia. Halloumi is a semi-hard, brined cheese that originated in Cyprus.
I think it tastes similar to feta, but it’s less crumbly. The texture of halloumi, plus its high melting point, means that you can grill, fry, or bake it without making a melted mess that falls apart. Charred halloumi is DELISH, and since it stays together, it’s an amazing base for a sandwich.
Grilled halloumi also makes a great main course for vegetarians. If you have some vegetarian guests for your next cookout, throw some slabs of halloumi on the grill next to the burgers and dogs. Even omnivores will want a taste!
Ingredients:
- 2 8 ounce blocks halloumi cheese
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread - or 6 ciabatta rolls
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup pesto - about 2 tbsp per sandwich, more to taste
- 1.5 cups baby arugula
- 1 tomato - sliced into 6 pieces
- 3/4 cup roasted red peppers - about 2 tbsp per sandwich, more to taste