Grilled Halloumi Cheese Skewers

Ingredients

• Wooden skewers (8-10 (soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling))
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, cut into chunks)
• Red onion (1 medium, cut into wedges)
• Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, whole)
• Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Lemon juice (3 tablespoons)
• Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
• Halloumi cheese (8 ounces, cut into 1-inch cubes)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
2. Add the halloumi cheese cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let the cheese marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld.
3. While the cheese marinates, prepare your vegetables: cut the bell peppers and red onion into bite-sized chunks, and rinse the cherry tomatoes.
4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it is clean and well-oiled to prevent sticking.
5. Assemble the skewers by threading the marinated halloumi cheese cubes, cherry tomatoes, red onion wedges, and bell pepper chunks onto the wooden skewers, alternating ingredients for a colorful presentation.
6. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, turning until the halloumi is golden brown and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes in total.
7. Once grilled to perfection, remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot. Enjoy these flavorful bites with a drizzle of any remaining marinade or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for an extra burst of flavor.