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30 vegetarian haloumi recipes

What did the cheese say when it saw itself in the mirror? Haloumi!

Sorry… Luckily, these incredible vegetarian haloumi recipes are a lot better than that joke; with gorgeously dense pides, light and flavoursome salads and moreish pasta dishes to choose from, you’ll never be stuck for inspiration for your favourite cheese again. First up for us? Has to be those mouth-watering harissa haloumi burgers. BBQ, anyone?

Looking for more vegetarian meals or more cheese dishes?

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Quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers

These tasty quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers with beetroot, kasundi and tomato will give any burger a run for its money.

02

Haloumi, asparagus & cherry tomato salad

Haloumi, asparagus & cherry tomato salad

Only a few simple ingredients are needed to create this fresh and tasty salad and let’s face it – everything tastes better with haloumi.

03

Chunky minestrone with haloumi

Chunky minestrone with haloumi

You will need to start this recipe a day ahead. Keep those colds at bay with a warming minestrone soup with haloumi and pesto verde!

04

Haloumi and avocado bruschetta

Excite your taste buds with this fresh and delicious haloumi and avocado bruschetta. It makes a brilliant snack, light lunch or dinner or starter to a dinner spread.

05

Zucchini and haloumi slice

Zucchini and haloumi slice

It’s the classic slice you know and love with a tasty vegetarian twist.

Sage & zucchini-wrapped haloumi salad

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Sage & zucchini-wrapped haloumi salad

Sage & zucchini-wrapped haloumi salad

This wrapped-haloumi salad recipe includes fragrant sage and tender zucchini for a tasty vegetarian lunch or side dish.

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Rosemary haloumi

Rosemary haloumi

We’ve provided all the information to make the best haloumi you will have tasted short of travelling to Cyprus!

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Pearl barley risotto with haloumi crumbs

Pearl barley risotto with haloumi crumbs

We’ve swapped rice for nutty pearl barley in this beautiful pea and prosciutto recipe for a flavour and texture explosion. Try finishing your dish off with a sprinkling of haloumi crumbs to create the ultimate comfort food.

haloumi, spinach and tomato party pizzas

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Haloumi, spinach and tomato party pizzas

Haloumi, spinach and tomato party pizzas

Crispy haloumi, spinach and tomato party pizzas that are great for sharing with family and friends.

SWEET POTATO RÖSTI WITH  HALOUMI AND TOMATOES

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Sweet potato rösti with haloumi and tomatoes

Sweet potato rösti with haloumi and tomatoes

Barbecued vegetables and haloumi with lemon basil dressing

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Barbecued vegetables and haloumi with lemon basil dressing

Barbecued vegetables and haloumi with lemon basil dressing

Enjoy barbecued vegetables and salty slices of haloumi combined with a fresh and zesty dressing in this easy vegetarian dish.

12

Indian roasted tomatoes

Indian roasted tomatoes

Decide whether you want yours served with chicken, lamb or haloumi and serve with these tasty spiced tomatoes and chickpeas.

Pumpkin and pistachio couscous with grilled haloumi

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Pumpkin and pistachio couscous with grilled haloumi

Pumpkin and pistachio couscous with grilled haloumi

Radicchio, pumpkin and haloumi salad

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Radicchio, pumpkin and haloumi salad

Radicchio, pumpkin and haloumi salad

quinoa salad with haloumi and pomegranate

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Quinoa salad with haloumi and pomegranate

Quinoa salad with haloumi and pomegranate

Spinach, pumpkin and haloumi salad

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Spinach, pumpkin and haloumi salad

Spinach, pumpkin and haloumi salad

Savoury eggplant and Haloumi Quiche

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Savoury eggplant and haloumi quiche

Savoury eggplant and haloumi quiche

This delicious vegetarian quiche is packed full of flavour from the salty haloumi, hearty eggplant and divine golden crust. Cut yourself a slice and enjoy warm or cool.

Haloumi, broccolini and lemon salad with gluten-free crumb

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Haloumi, broccolini and lemon salad with crumb

Haloumi, broccolini and lemon salad with crumb

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Grilled haloumi gyros

Grilled haloumi gyros

Try this deliciously light and fresh grilled haloumi gyros for dinner tonight – super easy and quick to prepare, and so tasty!

ZA´ATAR CHICKEN WITH HALOUMI & WATERMELON SALAD

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Za´atar chicken with haloumi & watermelon salad

Za´atar chicken with haloumi & watermelon salad

Za’atar chicken, a Middle Eastern spice mixture, salad with haloumi and watermelon salad.

Watermelon Tabbouleh withmarinatedhaloumi

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Watermelon tabbouleh with marinated haloumi

Watermelon tabbouleh with marinated haloumi

An exotic tabbouleh dish with refreshing watermelon and marinated haloumi.

Eggplant and haloumi skewers with roasted tomato sauce

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Eggplant and haloumi skewers with roasted tomato sauce

These eggplant and haloumi skewers with roasted tomato sauce are the perfect easy finger food to serve at your next gathering. This kind of cheese is just begs to be fried and served warm.

23

Cauliflower fritter rolls with fried haloumi and lime emulsion

Cauliflower fritter rolls with fried haloumi and lime emulsion

Meltingly soft haloumi and herby cauliflower fritters in a soft roll make for a magic meal.

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Baked field mushroom stack with haloumi and salsa

Baked field mushroom stack with haloumi and salsa

Easy and attractive meat-free meals that are bound to please.

Sage & zucchini-wrapped haloumi salad

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Sage & zucchini-wrapped haloumi salad

Sage & zucchini-wrapped haloumi salad

This wrapped-haloumi salad recipe includes fragrant sage and tender zucchini for a tasty vegetarian lunch or side dish.

26

Pearl barley risotto with haloumi crumbs

Pearl barley risotto with haloumi crumbs

We’ve swapped rice for nutty pearl barley in this beautiful pea and prosciutto recipe for a flavour and texture explosion. Try finishing your dish off with a sprinkling of haloumi crumbs to create the ultimate comfort food.

Chilli Haloumi Salad recipe

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Chilli barbecued haloumi zucchini salad

Chilli barbecued haloumi zucchini salad

Haloumi is the perfect summer side to any family bbq.

Grilled haloumi salad recipe with nectarine & kohlrabi

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Grilled haloumi, white nectarine & kohlrabi salad

This grilled haloumi salad is a wonderful balance of salty haloumi, sweet nectarine and crisp kohlrabi for a delicious side salad or light lunch.

HARISSA HALOUMI BURGERS WITH LEMON MINT MAYONNAISE

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Harissa haloumi burgers with lemon mint mayonnaise

Harissa haloumi burgers with lemon mint mayonnaise

Try these fantastic vegetarian burgers with piping-hot haloumi, lemon mint mayo and fried onions.

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