Barbecued halloumi with dukkah, honey and pomegranate

Name: Barbecued halloumi with dukkah, honey and pomegranate
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients: olive oil; 400-600g halloumi (2-3 blocks), halved lengthways; 4 tbsp honey; squeeze of lemon juice; ¼ cup pistachio dukkah (or store-bought dukkah of your choice); pomegranate arils to serve

Served piping hot with that satisfying squeak, barbecued halloumi is the definition of low-effort, high-reward cooking.

Katrina Meynink

December 10, 2025

Scatter with toppings and serve the squeaky slabs of halloumi hot from the barbecue.Katrina Meynink

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4-6

The easiest, snacky deliciousness in all the land. It requires just six ingredients but delivers huge results. Served piping hot as part of a spread, this is low-effort, high-reward cooking defined.

Ingredients

olive oil
400-600g halloumi (2-3 blocks), halved lengthways
4 tbsp honey
squeeze of lemon juice
¼ cup pistachio dukkah (or store-bought dukkah of your choice)
pomegranate arils to serve

Method

Step 1
Heat a barbecue hotplate to low-medium. Drizzle generously with olive oil and add the halloumi. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until it looks crisp and golden. Gently flip and cook the other side for another few minutes. While it’s on the grill, drizzle with lemon juice.
Step 2
Transfer to a serving board or plate and while the cheese is still piping hot, immediately drizzle honey over. Spoon over the pistachio dukkah and the pomegranate arils and serve immediately.