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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Vegetarian

    Halloumi and Roasted Pepper Sandwich

    Published: Apr 11, 2016 · Modified: Sep 14, 2021 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links · 158 Comments

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    This Halloumi Sandwich is a next level sandwich. Kind of like a vegetarian BLT, it is stacked up high with fillings and showing you that a sandwich never needs to be boring. Perfectly cooked halloumi, peppery lettuce, chutney, creamy avocado, sun-dried tomatoes and some sweet roasted red peppers in between your favourite bread. Sandwich perfection!

    A halloumi sandwich stacked up on a wooden board.

    I am a firm believer that a sandwich should never be boring! Forget about those dull and limp supermarket sandwiches that don't actually taste anything like what they are meant to.

    Sandwiches deserve more than that! You deserve more than that! This halloumi sandwich has got it all, and then some.

    It's kind of like a vegetarian BLT and the halloumi gives it a really meaty texture, with that saltiness that you know and love from the squeaky cheese.

    Because halloumi has such a high melting point, it is the perfect cheese for a sandwich. It holds together and doesn't melt, but cooking it really brings out the flavour.

    If you have some leftover halloumi to use up, why not try our Halloumi Salad, Halloumi Pasta or Halloumi Curry? Or for another red pepper recipe, try our Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers.

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    Why you will love it

    • An easy way to try halloumi
    • A delicious sandwich option
    • Easy to customise
    • Filling enough for dinner

    Ingredients needed

    All the ingredients needed for this sandwich.
    • Whole wheat bread - Any bread will work, but we went for a simple whole wheat bread, which we toasted first to make it more stable.
    • Halloumi - The star of the show! Dry fried to give it that wonderful texture.
    • Roasted red peppers - Either make your own Roasted Peppers, or you can buy them already roasted in jars.
    • Chutney - An optional extra, but we used a nice apple and tomato chutney. You could use hummus or just your favourite condiment.
    • Salad items - We went with rocket (arugula), avocado and sun-dried tomatoes. See below for more tips on fillings.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by step

    One: Cut the halloumi in to 1cm thick slices. Dry fry in a non-stick frying pan for 1-2 minutes each side. You could cook the halloumi in an air fryer.

    A frying pan with slices of halloumi cooking in it.

    Two: Toast the bread and spread with chutney or hummus. Add the halloumi, peppers, avocado and tomatoes.

    A slice of toasted bread topped with chutney, halloumi, red pepper, avocado and tomatoes.

    Three: Add the rocket (arugula) and another slice of toasted bread.

    Rocket salad leaves on a bottom half of a sandwich.

    How to cook halloumi

    The best way to cook halloumi is actually the easiest way. You simply dry fry it in a non stick pan. No need to put it under the grill, or fry it in a lot of oil, as it has a high fat content so it doesn't need it.

    Just cut the halloumi in to 1cm thick pieces and dry fry in a nonstick frying pan over a medium heat. It will take about 1-2 minutes each side and will be cooked when it starts to go brown and crisp.

    How can cook it on the grill (BBQ) or under the grill (broiler) or even on a griddle pan to get those charred lines.

    Halloumi wrap

    Whilst this is a halloumi sandwich, there is no reason why you can't turn it in to a wrap to mix thing up a bit. Either use a thick flatbread type wrap, which would hold together a bit better with the chunky ingredients, or use a thinner tortilla type wrap.

    If you want a low carb option, then go for a giant lettuce leaf to use as the wrap. It will fall apart a little and get pretty messy, but it's worth it if you want a lighter option.

    Halloumi, red peppers, avocado and lettuce spilling out of a sandwich.

    Extra fillings

    Here is where you can go crazy! Use the halloumi and roasted red peppers as a base, and then get really creative. You definitely need some kind of green in here, which is why we added rocket (arugula) lettuce, as it's nice and peppery. You could use crunchy iceberg instead, or even some spinach.

    My favourite addition to this sandwich is some avocado - it adds colour and creaminess. However, it does bump up the calories, so you can leave it out.

    What is a sandwich without some kind of sauce? We spread a spoonful of chutney on the bread, as it adds a nice chunky texture to the sandwich.

    But, if you want more of a creamy sauce then I can definitely recommend some hummus. Halloumi and hummus are an epic combination, especially if it's a flavoured hummus with sun dried tomato.

    If you wanted to add a lot of extra flavour, then spread some pesto on the bread. It adds a nice herby boost to the sandwich.

    A good way to give the sandwich a veggie boost is by adding some leftover roasted vegetables.

    A hand holding two sandwiches.

    FAQs

    What is halloumi made of?

    If you haven’t had halloumi before, then you are seriously missing out. But this recipe is a great place to start. You are in for a treat!
    The semi-hard cheese originated from Cyprus and although it doesn’t taste like much straight from the packet (that's a waste in my opinion), it tastes amazing once cooked and has a whole different texture.
    It can be made from cow, sheep or goat’s cheese, and has quite a salty flavour – which is what we love about it. Because of its high melting point, it’s great for grilling and frying and it keeps its shape meaning it is great for a sandwich.

    Is halloumi good for you?

    Halloumi is naturally a great source of calcium, and one portion has 70% of an adults recommended daily allowance. It is also a good source of zinc, selenium, magnesium, vitamin A and many of the B vitamins.
    Halloumi is also high in protein, with one serving providing 19g per portion, making it a good vegetarian option when it comes to a sandwich.
    It is however high in salt and fat, so moderation is key.

    How many calories in halloumi?

    Halloumi isn't low in calories by any means, but once it is cooked it has so much flavour which means a little goes a long way. You don't need it use much of it to make an epic sandwich. 50g of halloumi has about 160 calories, but you can get lighter halloumi that is about 120 calories for a 50g serving.

    Can you make a gluten free halloumi sandwich?

    Halloumi is gluten free, so you are all good there. Providing all the other ingredients you put in the sandwich are gluten free, you just need to use your favourite gluten free bread to hold everything together.

    Can you make a toasted halloumi sandwich?

    You can totally make this in to a grilled/toasted sandwich. We just used toasted bread for a bit more structure, but you could just load everything up and put it in a panini press or toasted sandwich machine.

    Can you eat raw halloumi?

    You can eat raw halloumi, however we wouldn't recommend it. Cooking halloumi vastly improves the taste and texture, and it is less salty after cooking.

    Why is halloumi squeaky?

    Halloumi is known as the squeaky cheese, but do you know why it makes that noise? The protein clumps created by the rennet in Halloumi are what give it its famous squeak. The sound comes from the long protein strands rubbing against the enamel of your teeth. 

    More halloumi recipes

    • Halloumi Curry in a bowl with rice.
      Creamy Halloumi Curry
    • A serving bowl of Hallomi 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
    • Grilled Halloumi Greek Flatbreads on a wooden surface with pomegranate seeds scattered around.
      Grilled Halloumi Greek Flatbreads

    If you’ve tried this roasted pepper sandwich, then let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - You can use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    A stack of halloumi sandwiches on a wooden board

    Halloumi and Roasted Pepper Sandwich

    By: Dannii Martin
    Kind of like a vegetarian BLT, this Halloumi Sandwich it is stacked up high with fillings and showing you that a sandwich never needs to be boring.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: British, Cypriot
    Prep: 5 minutes mins
    Cook: 5 minutes mins
    Total: 10 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 518kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 4 slices Whole wheat bread
    • 2 tablespoon Tomato chutney
    • 150 g (5 oz) Halloumi - reduced fat
    • 1 Avocado - sliced
    • 2 Roasted red peppers
    • 10 Sun blushed tomatoes - sliced
    • 20 g (0.25 cups) Rocket (arugula)

    Instructions

    • Cut 150 g Halloumi in to 1cm thick slices. Dry fry in a non-stick frying pan for 1-2 minutes each side.
    • Toast 4 slices Whole wheat bread and spread two of them with 2 tablespoon Tomato chutney. Add the halloumi, 2 Roasted red peppers, 1 Avocado and 10 Sun blushed tomatoes.
    • Add 20 g Rocket (arugula) and the other slices of toasted bread.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 1778mg | Potassium: 1106mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 741IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 864mg | Iron: 3mg

    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.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kim

      February 08, 2021 at 1:59 am

      5 stars
      Delish! And, super easy. Put green olives with pimentos and red pepper hummus instead of chutney. Also, made this with mozzarella, but I baked that one rather than toasted it. Great Sammy!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        February 08, 2021 at 9:34 am

        It's one of our favourites too!

        Reply
    2. Cookilicious

      July 14, 2016 at 8:24 pm

      Never heard of Halloumi before..Pinned it. Your pics are delightful.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        July 14, 2016 at 8:29 pm

        Oh it's amazing. The best cheese there is!

        Reply
    3. Lee

      May 12, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Hi Dannii,

      Firstly, love the site! You have presented everything so clearly and concisely with some amazing pics to boot. It's great that you add the point and calories for each food. I add calories and cost for mine as my focus is more around saving money. I love this recipe as I love Halloumi so will definitely be giving this one a go as it looks great!

      I also love the way you tell a mini story with each recipe like you are writing a heavily food oriented diary more than a general food blog.

      Once again Dannii thanks for the great site, I am looking forward to not only making these sandwiched but some of your other yummy looking recipes, like the Burmese Rendang curry which really piqued my interest.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        May 18, 2016 at 9:58 am

        I am glad you enjoy my posts :) Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    4. Laura H

      April 18, 2016 at 10:13 am

      This looks very yummy! Perfect for a summer's day :) I love the addition of the gherkin, I don't know anyone else who likes them!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 18, 2016 at 10:36 am

        I am obsessed with them!

        Reply
    5. Anosa

      April 17, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      Looks yummy and so delicious though I can not honestly stand cheese sandwiches no matter how good you dress them lol.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 18, 2016 at 9:42 am

        It's okay, I will eat your share ;)

        Reply
    6. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog

      April 14, 2016 at 8:59 pm

      I cleaned out my pantry a few weeks ago, and it was liberating and horrifying at the same time, so I know how you are feeling! This sandwich looks simple, yet delicious, and perfect for a week night meal :)

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 15, 2016 at 10:46 am

        It's crazy how much stuff we can keep for no reason, isn't it.

        Reply
    7. Heidi Roberts

      April 13, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      Two of my favourite ingredients - roast red peppers and grilled halloumi! And love that pickle on the top!!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 14, 2016 at 10:45 am

        They just go SO well in a sandwich.

        Reply
    8. LINSY PATEL

      April 13, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      looks perfect for summer picnic , surely try this too.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 14, 2016 at 10:54 am

        I am so excited to go on picnics this year.

        Reply
    9. Camilla

      April 13, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      I too have a tonne of clutter I need to get rid or and can also relate to cats wanting to get in the lime light! Love this sandwich I've never though to put grilled Halloumi in one and have some in the fridge so this could be happening very soon:-) Will have to get hold of some of those Pepperdew Peppers too!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 14, 2016 at 10:57 am

        Cats just love it when I set up for a photoshoot. I can't resist taking photos of them too haha.

        Reply
    10. Riz

      April 13, 2016 at 3:07 am

      Brilliant! And funnily enough, I get something very similar from one local sandwich every second week or so!

      Riz

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 13, 2016 at 9:35 am

        Now you can make it yourself!

        Reply
    11. fashion-mommy

      April 12, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      OK, this looks amazing, I love both Halloumi and peppers so will definitely try this.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 13, 2016 at 9:36 am

        This sounds like the perfect sandwich for you then.

        Reply
    12. Ashley

      April 12, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      Your cat is too cute! :) I only tried halloumi for the first time last summer and am now hooked! This sandwich sounds fantastic!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 13, 2016 at 9:38 am

        He is such a poser!
        I hope that you have been making the most of halloumi ever since!

        Reply
    13. Rach @ This Italian Family

      April 12, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      It always feel so good to get rid of clutter that you don't use! I understand that!

      I've never heard of Halloumi cheese before, but now I'm curious!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 13, 2016 at 9:38 am

        It really does, and now there is space to fill it up with more junk ;)
        Oh, you have to try it. It's really good on a BBQ.

        Reply
    14. Heather@hungryforbalance

      April 12, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      I love cheese and pickle sandwiches!! I'm not sure if I've ever had halloumi cheese before. Is that crazy?

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 13, 2016 at 9:39 am

        That is a little crazy! Give it a go!

        Reply
    15. Ren Behan

      April 12, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      Yes I agree halloumi is the best cheese! Love the idea of halloumi and Peppadew.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 13, 2016 at 9:39 am

        The combination of salty halloumi and roasted red peppers is SO good.

        Reply
    16. Leanne

      April 12, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      My husband really likes halloumim this is something he would eat!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 13, 2016 at 9:39 am

        I hope he enjoys it :D

        Reply
    17. Anna @AnnaTheApple

      April 12, 2016 at 4:30 pm

      Halloumi is up there as one of the best... not sure THE best though. But I'l struggle to name my favourite (feta, goat's cheese, Stilton, Camembert...). Love how it squeaks as well hehe.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 13, 2016 at 9:39 am

        All cheese is good cheese!

        Reply
    18. Catstello

      April 12, 2016 at 3:14 pm

      This looks amazing, I LOVE halloumi so so much!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 13, 2016 at 9:40 am

        It's one of the best foods their is.

        Reply
    19. Brittany

      April 12, 2016 at 3:11 pm

      This is like straight out of a fancy cafe, it's gorgeous.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        April 13, 2016 at 9:40 am

        Why thank you!

        Reply
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