Green Goddess Halloumi Burgers

A burger bun stuffed with spinach, grilled halloumi, cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts, and a yogurt spread.,

5 from 3 votes

Green Goddess Halloumi Burgers

Toasted burger buns filled with grilled halloumi and topped with an herby yogurt dip, fresh spinach leaves, crispy cucumber slices, and a nest of alfalfa sprouts.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired

Servings:

Calories: 414kcal

Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Grill Pan

Ingredients

For the burgers

160 grams halloumi cheese cut into 1/4 inch slices
3 burger buns
handful spinach
9 cucumber slices
handful alfalfa sprouts
2 sprays cooking oil for spraying the pan

for the sauce

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice from about half a lemon
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

For the Sauce

Make the sauce: Mix all of the sauce ingredients together and set aside until needed.

For the Burgers

Grill the Buns: Spray a grill pan and toast the insides of the buns, for about 3-4 minutes.
Grill the Halloumi: Spray a grill pan and add the halloumi slices. Cook for about 2 minutes per side.
Build the Burger: Spread yogurt sauce on the top and bottom buns. On the bottom bun layer the spinach, halloumi, cucumber slices, and alfalfa sprouts. Add the top bun and serve.

Video

Notes

Substitutions: Switch up the toppings - try romaine lettuce, arugula, or kale instead of spinach. Try broccoli sprouts instead of alfalfa sprouts

Storage: I recommend making the burgers as needed because the yogurt dip can make the buns soggy. You can grill the halloumi and make the yogurt sauce ahead of time and store them for a few days in the fridge.

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