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Grilled Halloumi Gyros

Prep time
90 minutes PT90M
Cook time
30 minutes PT30M
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
3 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Grilled Halloumi Gyros Nugget Markets signature recipes

This fresh and flavorful take on a classic gyro features grilled halloumi cheese as the protein with absolutely delicious results.

Ingredients

Gyros:

  • 16 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into ¼-inch thick slices
  • 4 pitas, lightly grilled
  • 12 ounces Herb & Cumin Yogurt
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 cups Tomato Parsley Salad
  • ½ red onion, julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, grilled

Tomato Parsley Salad:

  • 2 cups bulgur wheat
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
  • ½ cup Italian parsley, chopped
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Herb & Cumin Yogurt:

  • 7 ounces plain Greek or Icelandic yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon‬

Preparation

Start preparing the Tomato Parsley Salad by combining bulgur wheat and boiling water in a large bowl, then covering and setting aside to soak for 1 hour.

After an hour, drain any excess liquid, then add lemon juice, olive oil and 1½ teaspoons salt and stir to combine. Add green onions, mint, parsley and tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste.

To make the Herb & Cumin Yogurt, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.

For the gyros, grill halloumi cheese until well browned, 1-2 minutes per side.

On each warm pita, spread Herb & Cumin Yogurt, then add spinach, Tomato Parsley Salad, grilled halloumi, red onion and bell peppers.