Sometimes you’re carving to snack something sweet-n-salt, and you don’t want to waste much time on preparation. This Toast with Honey Glazed Halloumi Cheese is just perfect for such cases. It combines crunchy toast, fresh spicy arugula, and salty Halloumi cheese in a sweet honey glaze 🤤 Delicious and so easy to make! Preparation will take about 10mins.
What Flavours go well with halloumi?
Halloumi is a versatile cheese with a unique texture and flavor that can complement a variety of flavors. Behind this Toast with Honey Glazed Halloumi Cheese recipe, here are some flavors and ingredients that pair well with halloumi:
- Lemon: The bright, acidic flavor of lemon can cut through the richness of halloumi and bring out its natural saltiness.
- Herbs: Fresh herbs such as mint, basil, and oregano can add freshness and depth to dishes featuring halloumi.
- Tomatoes: The sweet, tangy flavor of tomatoes can balance the saltiness of halloumi and provide a juicy contrast to its firm texture.
- Olive oil: Drizzling halloumi with high-quality olive oil can add richness and depth of flavor to the cheese.
- Spices: Warm spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder can add depth and complexity to dishes featuring halloumi.
- Fruits: Sweet fruits such as figs, pomegranates, and watermelon can provide a juicy contrast to halloumi and complement its salty flavor.
- Vegetables: Vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers can be grilled alongside halloumi to create a flavorful and healthy meal.
Ingredients for two toasts:
- Bread (make them toasted)
- Arugula
- Halloumi cheese. By the way, Halloumi, like other dairy foods, is rich in calcium, a mineral we need for muscle and nerve function as well as strong healthy bones and teeth.
- For the glaze, I mix:
- Honey,
- Olive oil,
- Chili flakes,
- Italian herbs (oregano, basil, rosemary, etc.)
How to make Honey halloumi toast?
1. Make the glaze, mix honey, olive oil, chili flakes, and herbs.
2. Cut the halloumi into pieces and soak them in the glaze mixture for about 10mins. Grill halloumi pieces on the grill pan just for 30sec each side.
3. Place some fresh arugula on the toast.
4. Place grilled halloumi pieces on the toast with an arugula.
5. Finish with the remaining glaze mixture.
Enjoy!
If you like easy toasts, check out the toasts recipes:
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Toast
- Morning Toast with Smoked Salmon and Poached egg
- Ultimate Tuna Melt Sandwich
Toast with Honey Glazed Halloumi Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 pieces bread (make them toasted)
- 1 bunch arugula
- 120 g Halloumi cheese
The glaze
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp Italian herbs (oregano, basil, rosemary, etc.)
Toast with Honey Glazed Halloumi Cheese