69 halloumi recipes to make the most of this unique squeaky cheese

Our vegetarian tray bake packs in plenty of seasonal veg and salty halloumi for a vibrant summer dinner ready in 30 minutes

Check out Sabrina Ghayour's take on everybody's favourite, the classic cheese toastie. Filled with salty halloumi, rose harissa and honey for a touch of sweetness, this toastie is too delicious for words. It's meat-free too, so your veggie friends don't have to miss out

A clever new way to serve your favourite squeaky cheese. Honeyed halloumi sits on top of a freekeh salad, made punchy with jalapeño yogurt

Hasselbacking the halloumi opens up more surface area for maximum crispness. Serve with flatbreads and a green salad

Ever since we tried street food van Oli Baba’s legendary halloumi fries they’ve been haunting our dreams. This is our attempt to recreate that deep-fried cheesy magic

If you're a veggie who loves fajitas, check out these super simple wraps with salty halloumi, sweet red peppers and crunchy red onions. Ready in 20 minutes, this easy recipe is a great midweek meal for two

Enjoy these easy air-fryer halloumi fries in only 15 minutes. Dunk into a gorgeous fat-free Greek yogurt dip with pomegranate molasses

Check out our recipe for the ultimate veggie burger packed with mushroom, avocado, spinach and halloumi - ready in just 30 minutes

Use mango chutney for sweet tang, melted halloumi for chewy saltiness, charred courgettes for bitter freshness and tarragon for a herbal hit of anise

This souvlaki recipe from London street food truck Kalimera features halloumi marinated in thyme, oregano, garlic and paprika, then stuffed into homemade pittas with tzatziki

Make the most of aubergines by deep-frying in breadcrumbs until crisp and golden before stuffing in a burger bun with grilled halloumi and harissa mayo. Our veggie aubergine burgers are perfect for entertaining.

Salty halloumi makes a satisfying vegetarian wrap filling. Serve with a fresh and bright salad for a quick, nutritious midweek meal

Celebrate halloumi's salty savouriness with this creamy curry with fresh ginger, garam masala and kashmiri chilli. The homemade tarka ramps up the flavours

Chipotle, smoked paprika, brown sugar and lime zest make a sweet, sticky marinade to coat halloumi for a stunning vegetarian barbecue dish

This works really well for brunch, alongside soft-boiled eggs, but can just as easily be eaten as a light lunch or dinner

A Mediterranean-inspired freezable pasta bake packed with summer veg – use frozen if not in season

Try this halloumi salad as a side dish at your next barbecue, or serve it as a vegetarian main

Nectarines shine in this salad that highlights the seasonal stone fruit – coating the halloumi in a chilli-maple dressing is a game-changer

These peri peri halloumi burgers (made with Nando's peri peri sauce) are a great alternative to a meaty burger, with the citrus slaw perfectly cutting through the delicious cheesiness. Guaranteed to be a hit with veggies and meat eaters alike!

Use fresh or frozen peas to make these quick and easy halloumi fritters, flavoured with mint and chilli flakes for a little kick

This savoury cake is packed with Cypriot flavours, including oregano, mint, black olives and salty halloumi – it makes an impressive centrepiece to serve to friends

Warm, salty halloumi goes brilliantly here with sweet watermelon and fresh mint – ideal for a BBQ side dish

A vegetarian's dream, this midweek winner with aubergine chunks, rice seasoned with ras el hanout, shards of golden halloumi and sesame seeds, is ready and on the table in 35 minutes

Combine toasted almonds with fresh basil, juicy cherry tomatoes and golden sultanas for a twist on classic pesto to stir through orecchiette