Summer Cookout Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

Colorful skewers of marinated zucchini, bell peppers, and halloumi cheese grilled to perfection for a vibrant summer cookout side. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 37 minutes, pairs zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow 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

• 2 medium, cut into 1-inch thick half-moons zucchini
• 1 large, cut into 1-inch squares red bell pepper
• 1 large, cut into 1-inch squares yellow bell pepper
• 8 oz block, cut into 1-inch cubes halloumi cheese
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 2 medium zucchini half-moons, 1 large red bell pepper cut into squares, and 1 large yellow bell pepper cut into squares to the marinade. Toss gently to coat all vegetables evenly. Let marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Thread the marinated vegetables alternately with 8 oz cubed halloumi cheese onto 8 wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until vegetables are tender and halloumi has grill marks and is slightly softened.
5. Step 5: Remove skewers from grill and serve immediately as a vibrant side dish for summer cookouts.