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!
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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 and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- 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. You could even use our Air Fryer Bell Peppers.
- 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.
More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.
Step by Step Instructions
One: Cut the halloumi into 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.
Two: Toast the bread and spread with chutney or hummus. Add the halloumi, peppers, avocado and tomatoes.
Three: Add the rocket (arugula) and another slice of toasted bread.
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 into 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 into 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
You can totally make this into 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.
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.
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.
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Recipe
Halloumi and Roasted Pepper Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 slices of Sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons of Tomato chutney
- 150 g (5 oz) of Halloumi - reduced fat
- 1 Avocado - sliced
- 2 Roasted red peppers
- 10 Sun blushed tomatoes - sliced
- 20 g (0.25 cups) of Rocket (arugula)
Instructions
- Cut 150 g of Halloumi in to 1cm thick slices. Dry fry in a non-stick frying pan for 1-2 minutes each side.
- Toast 4 slices of Sourdough bread and spread two of them with 2 tablespoons of Tomato chutney. Add the halloumi, 2 Roasted red peppers, 1 Avocado and 10 Sun blushed tomatoes.
- Add 20 g of Rocket (arugula) and the other slices of toasted bread.
Nutritional Information
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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.
Kim says
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!
Dannii says
It's one of our favourites too!
Cookilicious says
Never heard of Halloumi before..Pinned it. Your pics are delightful.
Dannii says
Oh it's amazing. The best cheese there is!
Lee says
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.
Dannii says
I am glad you enjoy my posts :) Thanks for stopping by!
Laura H says
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!
Dannii says
I am obsessed with them!