Grilled Zucchini with Greek Yogurt, Plum Tomato Salad & Hot-Honey Halloumi

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise.
  2. 2Score the zucchini flesh in a criss-cross pattern.
  3. 3Pour olive oil into a hot pan.
  4. 4Place the zucchini halves flesh-side down in the pan to sear.
  5. 5Flip the zucchini to cook on both sides until golden brown with grill marks.
  6. 6Remove the pan from the heat and place it into the oven.
  7. 7Cut the plums in half, remove the pit, and quarter them.
  8. 8Remove the stems from the cherry tomatoes and halve them.
  9. 9Dice the avocado and cucumber.
  10. 10Thinly slice the red onion.
  11. 11Add the prepared plums, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red onion into a bowl.
  12. 12Tear fresh basil leaves into the bowl.
  13. 13Squeeze lime juice over the salad ingredients.
  14. 14Season with salt.
  15. 15Mix all the salad ingredients together.
  16. 16Cut halloumi cheese into triangular pieces.
  17. 17Sear the halloumi pieces in a pan until golden brown on one side.
  18. 18Flip the halloumi to sear the other side.
  19. 19Add sliced red chilies to the pan with the halloumi.
  20. 20Spread Greek yogurt onto a plate.
  21. 21Place the grilled zucchini on top of the Greek yogurt.
  22. 22Spoon the plum tomato salad over the zucchini.
  23. 23Top the salad with the hot-honey halloumi.
  24. 24Serve and enjoy the dish.

Ingredients

  • 3 units Zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 units Plums
  • 10 units Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 unit Avocado
  • 0.5 unit Cucumber
  • 0.5 unit Red onion
  • 1 handful Basil
  • 0.5 unit Lime
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 150 g Halloumi cheese
  • 1 unit Red chili
  • 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifePanSpatulaOvenBowlForkSpoon

Tips

  • This vibrant summer dish is the perfect mix of creamy, sweet, herby, and spicy flavors.
  • Seared zucchini sits on a bed of cooling Greek yogurt, while a fresh plum tomato salad with basil brings bright acidity and garden-fresh sweetness.
  • Crispy golden halloumi glazed with chili honey adds a bold contrast of heat and caramelized richness, tying everything together beautifully.
  • The combination of grilled vegetables, tangy yogurt, and honey-glazed cheese makes this dish a true Mediterranean favorite.
  • Perfect as a light main, a colorful starter, or a standout side dish for summer gatherings ", "save it now and try this easy zucchini and halloumi recipe at home.