Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers with Herb Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Colorful skewers of regional seasonal vegetables and salty halloumi cheese, grilled and served with a refreshing herb yogurt sauce for a light yet flavorful dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 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 280 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
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 minced garlic clove

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 8 oz halloumi cheese cubes, 1 medium sliced zucchini rounds, 1 large cut red bell pepper pieces, 1 medium cut red onion wedges, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with 3 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
2. Step 2: Thread the vegetables and halloumi alternately onto skewers, ensuring even distribution.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender and halloumi edges are golden and slightly crisp.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled skewers hot with the herb yogurt sauce for dipping.