Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Colorful vegetable skewers with salty halloumi cheese, charred to perfection on the grill for a smoky, satisfying vegetarian main. This mediterranean-inspired vegetarian ready in about 35 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes halloumi cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 1, cut into 1-inch chunks red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Thread 8 oz halloumi cheese cubes, 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 zucchini sliced into 1/2-inch rounds, and 1 red onion cut into 1-inch chunks onto skewers, alternating vegetables and cheese.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Brush the mixture evenly over the skewers.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place skewers on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and halloumi has golden grill marks.