Description
An elegant halloumi burger featuring golden halloumi and bright chimichurri mayo for a refined vegetarian main.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi, cut into 1/2-inch slices (pat dry)
- 2 brioche or sourdough burger buns, split and lightly buttered
- 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, room temperature
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried oregano, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Pinch red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional for added brightness)
- Handful of peppery arugula or baby spinach, washed and spun dry
- 1 small ripe tomato, sliced
- Thinly sliced red onion or quick-pickled onion
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Make the chimichurri mayo: combine mayonnaise, parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth and fragrant; taste for balance.
- Prepare the halloumi: pat slices dry with paper towel, then press gently to remove excess moisture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add halloumi slices in a single layer. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side, until edges are deeply golden.
- Toast buns: lightly butter cut sides and toast in a separate pan or under a broiler until golden.
- Assemble: spread chimichurri mayo on both bun halves. Place a halloumi slice on the base, top with arugula, tomato, and pickled onion. Finish with another swipe of mayo and crown with the top bun.
- Serve immediately while halloumi remains crisp at edges and the mayo is cool and herbaceous.
Notes
Pat halloumi completely dry before searing to achieve a deep, even crust. If halloumi is very salty, soak slices in cold water for 15 minutes, then pat dry before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg