Grilled Halloumi Pepper Kebabs with Lemon Cabbage
Charred halloumi and red pepper skewers brushed with oregano oil, served alongside a bright lemon-dressed red cabbage slaw and fresh parsley. Quick-cooking kebabs with tangy accompaniments, finished with tzatziki and bread for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups halloumi cheese, cut into cubes
- 3 red peppers, deseeded and cut into squares
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano, fresh or dried
- 1 lb red cabbage, finely shreddedgreen cabbage1:1vegetable
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- lemon juice, from half a lemon
- parsley, finely shredded, handful
- black pepper, to season
- pitta or keto breads
- tzatziki
Instructions
- 1
Soak wooden skewers in water
- 2
Thread halloumi cubes and red pepper squares alternately onto skewers and place on a plate
- 3
Whisk together olive oil and oregano, then drizzle over the kebabs
- 4
Season kebabs well with black pepper
- 5
In a bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and seasoning
- 6
Pour dressing over shredded red cabbage and toss until coated
- 7
Stir through shredded parsley into the cabbage salad
- 8
Barbecue the skewers for 10 minutes on each side until cheese is golden and peppers are slightly charred
- 9
Serve kebabs on a large platter alongside the cabbage salad, pitta or keto breads, and tzatziki
Tips
Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent charring
Don't add salt to the kebab marinade as halloumi is naturally salty
Prepare the cabbage salad just before serving to keep it crisp
Good to Know
Cabbage salad keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Cooked kebabs best eaten same day.
Prepare cabbage salad dressing and shred cabbage and parsley up to 4 hours ahead. Assemble skewers and prepare oil-oregano mixture up to 2 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate.
Arrange kebabs on a large platter with cabbage salad on the side. Serve with warm pitta or keto breads and tzatziki on the side for individual dipping.
Common Mistakes
Skip soaking wooden skewers to avoid charring and burning
Use low heat to prevent cheese from exploding inside and peppers from blackening too quickly
Dress the cabbage salad just before serving to avoid it becoming soggy and losing texture
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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