Greek Halloumi Mezze Platter with Honey Drizzle

Mediterranean • 20 minutes • Serves 4

🥗 Ingredients

For the Halloumi

• 1–2 blocks halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch pieces

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• 1–2 tbsp honey (for drizzling)

• ½ tsp dried oregano

Fresh Mezze Items

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 large cucumber, sliced

• 1 red onion, thinly sliced

• 1–2 avocados, sliced (optional)

• Kalamata olives

• 1–2 roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)

• Fresh mint or parsley

Dips

• Hummus

• Tzatziki

• Baba ganoush (optional)

To Serve

• Warm pita bread or pita chips

• Lemon wedges

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Crushed walnuts or pistachios (optional topping)

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Prepare the Halloumi

1. Pat halloumi slices dry with a towel.

2. Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.

3. Fry halloumi slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

4. Transfer to a plate and drizzle with honey.

5. Sprinkle lightly with oregano.

2. Set Up the Mezze Platter

Arrange everything beautifully on a large serving board or platter:

• Place dips in small bowls.

• Add cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, roasted peppers, and avocado.

• Add the warm honey-drizzled halloumi slices on one side.

• Garnish with fresh herbs.

3. Serve

• Drizzle the whole platter with a touch of olive oil.

• Add a squeeze of lemon.

• Sprinkle nuts over the honey halloumi (optional but amazing!).

• Serve immediately with warm pita.

✨ Tips

• Add grapes or figs for sweetness.

• Swap halloumi with grilled feta slices if desired.

• For spice lovers: drizzle chili oil over the halloumi.