Spiced Halloumi Skewers with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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Grilled halloumi cubes marinated in warm spices served with a cooling garlic yogurt sauce for a flavorful appetizer or snack. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, turns halloumi cheese, ground cumin, smoked paprika into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Middle Eastern cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

300 g halloumi cheese
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 minced garlic clove
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6-8 wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 300 g halloumi cheese into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, toss the cubes with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Thread the spiced halloumi cubes onto 6-8 soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
Step 3: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until the cheese is golden with char marks.
Step 4: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint. Mix until smooth and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 5: Serve the hot halloumi skewers with the garlic yogurt sauce for dipping.