This hot honey halloumi sandwich is filled with sweet and spicy halloumi cheese, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, prosciutto and salame toscano. The halloumi is marinated in hot honey and fresh lemon juice which adds a touch of sweetness, tartness and spice. It’s the perfect sandwich to make for those busy weeknights or to pack for summer picnics.
key ingredients for hot honey halloumi sandwich
- Halloumi
- Hot Honey
- Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- Heirloom Tomatoes
- Baby Spinach
- Fresh Basil
- Mayonnaise
- Calabrian Chili Paste (optional)
- Prosciutto (optional)
- Salame Toscano (optional)
hot honey halloumi marinade
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the hot honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice. I prefer to marinate my halloumi overnight but if you’re short on time, marinate for at least an hour before cooking.
pan fry the halloumi
In a pan, heat up a tablespoon of olive oil. Then add the halloumi to the pan and sear each side for about 2 minutes. During the last minute, add 3 tbsp of the hot honey marinade to the pan and lower the heat. This will add a sweet and spicy glaze to the halloumi.
can I make this vegetarian?
Absolutely! I’ve made this with just the hot honey halloumi, baby spinach, fresh basil and heirloom tomatoes and it’s still a hearty sandwich.
Hot Honey Halloumi Sandwich
Ingredients
Hot Honey Halloumi
- 8 oz halloumi cheese sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/3 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sandwich
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste optional
- 1 garlic clove finely grated
- heirloom tomatoes thinly cut into 1/4 inch slices
- baby spinach
- fresh basil
- prosciutto
- salame toscano
- Ciabatta bread or any preferred sandwich bread
Instructions
Hot Honey Halloumi
- In a container, whisk the hot honey and lemon juice together. Add the sliced halloumi to the marinade and coat well. Transfer it to the refrigerator and marinate for at least 2 hours. NOTE: Overnight marinate is best!
- To pan fry the halloumi, heat a tbsp of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the halloumi to the pan and sear one side for about 2 minutes until it develops a golden crust. Then flip the halloumi to the other side and sear for one minute. Then add about 3 tbsp of the hot honey marinate to the pan and lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook the halloumi in the marinate for another 1-2 minutes.
Calabrian Chili Mayo
- For the spicy mayo spread, add the mayo, Calabrian chili paste and grated garlic to a bowl. Mix the ingredients together with a spoon or whisk.
