Description

A vibrant and flavorful spiced halloumi and pineapple burger served with a zingy lime and chilli slaw. This recipe combines the smoky sweetness of grilled pineapple and halloumi with a fresh, tangy cabbage and carrot slaw, perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick, delicious meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Slaw

½ red cabbage, grated
2 carrots, grated
100g radishes, sliced
1 small pack coriander, chopped
2 limes, juiced
1 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil (divided)
big pinch of chilli flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste

Halloumi & Pineapple

1 tbsp chipotle paste
60g halloumi, cut into 4 slices
2 small slices fresh pineapple

To Serve (optional)

1 Little Gem lettuce, divided into 4 lettuce cups, or
2 small seeded burger buns, cut in half

Instructions

Prepare the slaw: Combine the grated red cabbage, grated carrots, sliced radishes, and chopped coriander in a large bowl. Pour over the juice of 2 limes, add ½ tbsp of cold-pressed rapeseed oil and a generous pinch of chilli flakes. Season with salt and pepper, then mix thoroughly with your hands. You can prepare this slaw a few hours ahead and refrigerate to let the flavors meld.
Prepare the halloumi and pineapple: Mix the remaining ½ tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil with 1 tbsp chipotle paste. Coat the halloumi slices with this chipotle oil mixture. Place the halloumi slices on a sheet of foil and position on the barbecue along with the pineapple slices, or alternatively use a searing hot griddle pan indoors. Grill for 2 minutes on each side until the halloumi is golden and pineapple starts to caramelize.
Toast the buns (optional): Brush the burger buns with the remaining chipotle oil and place them cut-side down on the barbecue for the final 30 seconds to toast lightly.
Assemble the burgers: Layer each lettuce cup or burger bun with a handful of the zingy slaw, then add the grilled halloumi and pineapple slices. Serve topped with extra slaw and enjoy immediately.

Notes

This recipe can be prepared entirely vegetarian by using lettuce cups instead of buns.
Prepare the slaw several hours ahead to enhance the flavors.
Grilling halloumi and pineapple adds a delightful smoky sweetness that complements the spicy slaw perfectly.
Optional to add burger buns for those who prefer a traditional burger.
Adjust chilli flakes to taste depending on your preferred spice level.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keywords: halloumi burger, grilled pineapple, spiced halloumi, chipotle halloumi, lime slaw, vegetarian burger, summer barbecue recipe, grilled cheese, easy vegetarian dinner