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Halloumi and Tomato Toast
This healthy Mediterranean twist on the classic Halloumi and Tomato Toast features nutrient-dense ingredients like whole grain bread, fresh tomatoes, and basil, all drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Each bite combines the saltiness of grilled halloumi with the freshness of arugula and basil, making it a perfect vegetarian breakfast that adheres to Mediterranean dietary principles.
15 min2 servingsmediterraneanbreakfast
vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
pescetarian
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories334
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29g37%
Saturated Fat 11g57%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 1650mg72%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g27%
Calcium 409mg31%
Iron 0.09mg1%
Potassium 8.8mg
Vitamin E 3.1mg21%
Vitamin K 3.9mcg3%
Magnesium 0.93mg
Zinc 0.01mg
Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces halloumi cheese
- 2 slices wheat bread
- 1 large tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 handful basil
- 1 handful arugula
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- 1Slice the halloumi cheese into 1/4 inch thick pieces.
- 2Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grill the halloumi slices until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
- 3Toast the whole grain bread slices to your preferred crispness.
- 4Slice the tomato into thin slices.
- 5Wash and dry the arugula and basil leaves.
- 6Assemble the toast by drizzling olive oil on each slice of bread, followed by a layer of arugula.
- 7Place the grilled halloumi slices on top of the arugula.
- 8Add the tomato slices over the halloumi.
- 9Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- 10Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top and season with black pepper and sea salt.
- 11Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean-inspired breakfast.
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