Greek Halloumi Bowls with Tzatziki
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Enjoy delicious Greek Halloumi Bowls with Tzatziki filled with crispy halloumi and fresh veggies. Try this easy recipe today!
- Author: Brynlee
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- 200g (7 oz) halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa (white or brown)
- 1 medium Persian cucumber, sliced
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 10 kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta
- A few red onion slices (optional; soak in water to soften)
- 1 cup tzatziki (store-bought or homemade)
- 115g (4 oz) Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, grated and squeezed
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Pinch of salt and dried dill
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano together in a bowl.
- Slice halloumi into half-inch pieces; coat with half the dressing and let marinate.
- Prepare veggies by slicing cucumber and halving tomatoes.
- If making homemade tzatziki, combine grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and dill into yogurt.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base; top with veggies, olives, feta (if using), and halloumi.
- Drizzle remaining dressing over the bowls before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg