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Date Halloumi Skewers

Looking for a show stopping summer treat? Try these quick date halloumi skewers made with Medjool dates! Prepared in less than 10 minutes, sweet dates and salty halloumi make the best combination that everyone loves!

Recipe by Unicorns in the Kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 1 block Halloumi cheese, 8 oz
  • 12 Medjool Dates
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh mint
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios

Preparation

  1. Preheat the grill to medium high.
  2. Cut the halloumi cheese into 12 pieces. Make sure to dry each piece very well using a paper towel.
  3. If the dates are not pitted, open them using a small knife and remove the pit.
  4. Thread the halloumi cubes and dates on skewers. For each skewer use 2 dates and 2 halloumi cubes.
  5. Brush the cheese with the olive oil.
  6. Place the skewers on the grates and rill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
  7. Arrange the mint on a platter, place the skewers and top with honey and pistachios. Serve warm.

*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.