Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Colorful Mediterranean vegetables and salty halloumi cheese threaded onto skewers, grilled to smoky perfection and finished with a fresh lemon herb drizzle. This Mediterranean-inspired comfort-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs halloumi cheese, zucchini, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes halloumi cheese
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 medium, cut into wedges red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz cubed halloumi cheese, 1 sliced medium zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds, 1 large diced red bell pepper, 1 medium red onion cut into wedges, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes to the marinade. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the halloumi, vegetables, and tomatoes alternately onto skewers.
4. Step 4: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, turning carefully, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred and the halloumi is golden and crisp on the edges.
5. Step 5: Remove from the grill and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the skewers before serving warm.