Grilled Halloumi Skewers with Watermelon (Printable)

Golden grilled halloumi with watermelon and mint on skewers—bright, savory-sweet summer bites ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese & Produce

01 - 250 g halloumi cheese, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
02 - 400 g watermelon, rind removed, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
03 - 1 small red onion, cut into chunks
04 - 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves

→ Marinade

05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tsp lemon zest
07 - 2 tsp lemon juice
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper. Add halloumi cubes and red onion chunks to the marinade. Toss gently to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Thread skewers alternately with halloumi, watermelon cubes, red onion, and mint leaves.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Oil lightly if needed. Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, turning gently, until the halloumi is golden and slightly charred but not melted, and the watermelon is lightly caramelized.
04 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh mint if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Lighting up the grill for these gives you that magical sweet and salty bite nobody expects with cheese and fruit.
  • The minimal prep and handful of ingredients mean you can throw it together even when guests show up unannounced.
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  • Trying to grill halloumi too long will leave you with a gooey mess that falls off the skewer, so patience and gentle turning truly matter.
  • Letting the watermelon get just a little caramelized amps up the sweetness, making every bite brighter than expected.
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  • If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them for at least 20 minutes so they don’t burn up on the grill.
  • The secret that changed everything: marinate the onions and cheese separately for a few extra minutes for bolder flavors.
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