Check out our guide to halloumi, including where to buy it and plenty of recipe inspiration, then read about feta cheese, tempeh and falafel.

What is halloumi?

Halloumi is a cheese made from a mix of goat’s and sheep’s milk (and sometimes cow’s milk), with a texture commonly described as "squeaky". Halloumi has a high melting point, meaning it can be easily fried or grilled. This means it’s commonly used as a meat alternative. The cheese is associated with the island of Cyprus, where it’s been produced for centuries, but it’s also popular throughout the eastern Mediterranean, in countries such as Turkey, Israel and Lebanon. By 2013, the demand for halloumi in the UK had surpassed that of every other country except Cyprus.

Where to buy halloumi

Cypriot halloumi cheese, £3.49/250g, olive shop

Odysea halloumi, £3.70/225g, Ocado

Essential Cypriot halloumi, £2.80, 250g

Halloumi recipes

Check out plenty more halloumi recipe inspiration.

Hasselback halloumi traybake

Slicing partway through the halloumi at regular intervals (hasselback) opens up more surface area, resulting in maximum crispiness. Serve this easy traybake with flatbreads and a green salad.

What is halloumi?

Where to buy halloumi

Halloumi recipes

Hasselback halloumi traybake

Air-fryer halloumi fries

Halloumi and watermelon salad

Honey and sesame halloumi with jalapeño yogurt and tabbouleh

Halloumi-stuffed peppers

Vegetarian recipe ideas

Easy baking ideas

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