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Greek Halloumi Wraps

Updated: Sep 14, 2021 · Published: Jan 28, 2021 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 14 Comments

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An easy and delicious vegetarian lunch option, these Greek Halloumi Wraps are bursting with the flavours of the Mediterranean, but easy to adapt with other flavours too. Perfectly cooked halloumi, grilled veg and salad are stuffed in to a soft tortilla - lunch never has to be boring again.

Two Halloumi Wraps on plates with salad, coleslaw and antipasti

Sandwiches are usually a go-to lunch time option, but they can quickly get boring if you have the same thing over and over again.

Changing the bread is good place to start, so why not swap the slices of bread for a large soft tortilla wrap. They are really sturdy and you can pack loads in to them.

Halloumi is a great sandwich/wrap filling option because it has so much texture, it's a good way to cut down on how much meat you eat. When cooked, the flavour of halloumi just comes alive too.

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  • Why you will love it
  • Step by step
  • What is halloumi?
  • How to cook halloumi
  • What to serve this with
  • Extra tips
  • FAQs
  • More halloumi recipes
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Why you will love it

  • No more boring lunches!
  • A new way to try halloumi
  • All the flavours of the Mediterranean
  • Easy to adapt
  • Good for packed lunches

Step by step

One: Heat a frying pan (dry - no oil) and when it is very hot, add the slices of halloumi. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then 1 minute on the other side. Follow our guide on How to Cook Halloumi for great results.

Slices of halloumi cooking in a frying pan

Two: Get your fillings ready.

A bowl of salad leaves, a bowl of coleslaw and dishes of sliced zucchini and artichokes

Three: Take a wrap and add coleslaw and lettuce.

A tortilla wrap with coleslaw and salad leaves on it

Four: Add the cooked halloumi and grilled vegetables add a squeeze of lemon juice, wrap it up and serve.

A tortilla wrap with coleslaw, lettuce, halloumi, zucchini and artichokes

What is halloumi?

If you haven’t had halloumi before, you are seriously missing out. It is a semi-hard, unripened, brined goat and sheep’s milk cheese and because it has a high melting point, it makes it great for the grill pan.

Halloumi might just be the best cheese there is. It’s much more of a main event, rather than a last minute addition, due to keeping its shape when cooking and that unique salty flavour, and it’s a delicious addition to any kind of sandwich.

Check out the links at the bottom of the post for more Halloumi Recipes.

How to cook halloumi

There are many ways to cook halloumi, but we find doing it on a griddle/frying pan or out on the BBQ the best way, as it cooks really quickly and you get those nice grill lines on the slices of cheese.

You want to cut the block of halloumi in to about 1cm thick slices, so it doesn’t fall apart.

Heat a frying pan until it is very hot and then add the halloumi and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then 1 minute on the other. You don't need to add any oil, and can dry fry it.

To do it on a griddle pan or grill on the BBQ, simple oil the pan/grills and then place the halloumi on. Cook for about 2 minutes each side. 

Halloumi salad wraps rolled and cut in half on two plates

What to serve this with

Halloumi isn't really the lightest thing to eat, so we don't usually have anything else with this, maybe a few crisps on the side. However, if you wanted to serve these halloumi wraps to a big group, with some sides, then we have some options for you.

Our Homemade Garlic Crisps are a delicious and easy side and they always go down well. Keeping with the Mediterranean theme you could serve it with our Spanish Olives or Best Greek Potatoes. Our No Mayo Potato Salad goes with almost anything, or if you want to keep it light then these Roasted Cherry Tomatoes are a good option.

Why not go for double halloumi and serve it with our Baked Halloumi Fries?

Extra tips

  • You could add some extra flavour with a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil.
  • Add a spoonful of hummus and spread it on the wrap before adding the other ingredients.
  • Some chopped olives add some nice extra saltiness too.
  • Any grilled vegetables work, and roasted red pepper adds a nice sweetness.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes. Even more delicious Mediterranean flavour!
  • We haven't added any sauce, but some tzatziki would be delicious in there.
  • If you want to reduce some of the saltiness of the halloumi, rinse the block under the cold tap and then pat dry with kitchen towel before slicing.
  • Use a good quality wrap, so it doesn't break when folding it up.
Greek Halloumi Wrap on a platenext to bowls of coleslaw and sliced zucchini

FAQs

What vegetables to add to a halloumi wrap

We added some coleslaw, lettuce and some jars of grilled vegetables (courgette and artichoke) that you get in an antipasti selection. We had some leftover to use, so it seemed like a good choice. You could grill your own from fresh. When it comes to the salad greens, why not use a mix! Romaine, rocket and spinach would be a good mix.
Anything that has some crunch is a good option too, so why not add some grated carrot, cucumber and tomatoes.
Avocado would obviously go really well with this. The creaminess of that green gold would compliment the saltiness of the halloumi perfectly. I am looking at this now and wondering WHY I didn't put it in.
As tempting as it might be, try not to overfill it, as you will have trouble trying to wrap it up and it will all come spilling out. I mean, there are worse problems to have.

Can halloumi be cooked in advance?

Personally, I prefer to make these fresh as I find that cooked halloumi that has cooled down just doesn't have the same texture. But that doesn't mean it doesn't taste good. If you want to make these for a packed lunch, then make them up, wrap them and cover in foil and they will keep in the fridge until the next day.

More halloumi recipes

  • Halloumi Curry in a bowl with rice.
    Creamy Halloumi Curry
  • A serving bowl of Halloumi Fajita filling surrounded by flour tortillas, guacamole, salsa and refried beans.
    Easy Halloumi Fajitas
  • Halloumi pasta in a round bowl.
    Halloumi Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
  • Halloumi salad on a round blue plate.
    Halloumi Salad

If you’ve tried this halloumi wrap recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

Greek Halloumi Wrap on a platenext to bowls of coleslaw and sliced zucchini

Greek Halloumi Wrap

By: Dannii Martin
An easy vegetarian lunch option, these Greek Halloumi Wraps are bursting with the flavours of the Mediterranean, but easy to adapt with other flavours too.
5 from 18 votes
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Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Cypriot, Greek
Prep: 4 minutes mins
Cook: 6 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 326kcal
Allergens:
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Dairy
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Gluten

Ingredients

  • 2 Flour tortillas - large
  • 110 g (4 oz) Halloumi - sliced
  • 80 g (0.66 cups) Grilled courgette (zucchini)
  • 80 g (0.33 cups) Artichoke - jarred, drained
  • 100 g (2.5 cups) Salad leaves
  • 0.25 Lemon - (juice only)
  • 4 tablespoon Coleslaw

Instructions

  • Heat a frying pan (dry - no oil) and when it is very hot, add the slices of 110 g Halloumi. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then 1 minute on the other side. Follow our guide on How to Cook Halloumi for great results.
  • In 2 Flour tortillas divide 4 tablespoon Coleslaw and 100 g Salad leaves.
  • Divide the cooked halloumi, 80 g Grilled courgette (zucchini)80 g Artichoke and a squeeze of juice from 0.25 Lemon.
  • Wrap it up and serve.

Recipe Tips

  • You could add some extra flavour with a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil.
  • Add a spoonful of hummus and spread it on the wrap before adding the other ingredients.
  • Some chopped olives add some nice extra saltiness too.
  • Any grilled vegetables work, and roasted red pepper adds a nice sweetness.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes. Even more delicious Mediterranean flavour!
  • We haven't added any sauce, but some Easy Homemade Tzatziki would be delicious in there.
  • If you want to reduce some of the saltiness of the halloumi, rinse the block under the cold tap and then pat dry with kitchen towel before slicing.
  • Use a good quality wrap, so it doesn't break when folding it up.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1wrap | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1006mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 674mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Jeanne @ Cooksister says

    January 29, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at halloumi... ❤❤❤ My favourite and most versatile cheese! Love the idea of serving it in wraps too.

    Reply
  2. Beth says

    January 29, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious lunch idea! I love how fresh this wrap is! Perfectly yummy!

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    January 29, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at 'Greek'! I love all things Greek and all things in a wrap, and this recipe is no different! Love the flavors and colors of this recipe! Delish!

    Reply
  4. Tracy says

    January 29, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    5 stars
    I love an easy lunch like this! What great flavors!

    Reply
  5. Kushigalu says

    January 29, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    Drooling over this delicious wraps.love the combination of ingredients.

    Reply
  6. Neli Howard says

    January 28, 2021 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    These look SO tasty, and they’re 100% family friendly! Cannot wait to give these a try!

    Reply
  7. Catherine says

    January 28, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    5 stars
    Oh your wraps look and sound so delicious! I have to try halloumi soon!

    Reply
  8. Toni says

    January 28, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    This was a huge hit at my house! Such a delicious lunch!

    Reply
  9. Angela says

    January 28, 2021 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! So easy and delicious.

    Reply
  10. Julie says

    January 28, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    I love wraps like this. Quick, Easy, Healthy and delicious!

    Reply
  11. Gina says

    January 28, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    I have to say, these beat gyros any day! Absolutely love halloumi and enjoying it in a wrap like this for lunch is perfect!

    Reply
  12. Claudia Lamascolo says

    January 28, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    This has all the flavors we love, a must try soon for sure, I just need to get the zucchini!

    Reply
  13. Jess says

    January 28, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    Ooooh I love this as a new lunch option!

    Reply
  14. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    January 28, 2021 at 10:48 am

    5 stars
    We always keep a packet of halloumi in the fridge but have never tried this combination. This is a great tasty filling lunch.

    Reply
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