Stacked grilled pita pockets filled with halloumi, spinach, tomatoes, and feta cheese, garnished with fresh herbs.
Freshly plated Lunch

Grilled Halloumi Pita Pocket

A warm, toasted pita pocket filled with grilled halloumi, wilted spinach, roasted tomatoes, and crumbled feta.

Prep Time15 min
Cook Time10 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 4 whole wheat pita breads
  • 200g halloumi cheese, sliced into 1cm thick slabs
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Brush the pita breads lightly with olive oil and toast them on the grill pan for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and slightly charred. Set aside.
  3. Brush the halloumi slices with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Assemble the pita pockets by opening each pita and filling with a layer of the tomato-spinach mixture, followed by 2-3 grilled halloumi slices, crumbled feta, and a sprinkle of fresh mint.
  6. Serve immediately while warm.