Description

A vibrant and flavorful spiced halloumi and pineapple burger served with a zingy, fresh slaw made from red cabbage, carrots, radishes, and coriander, all dressed with lime juice and chilli flakes. Perfect for a summery barbecue or a quick, hearty vegetarian meal with a smoky chipotle kick.

Ingredients

Scale

Slaw

½ red cabbage, grated
2 carrots, grated
100g radishes, sliced
1 small pack coriander, chopped
2 limes, juiced
1 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil (divided)
big pinch of chilli flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste

Halloumi & Pineapple

1 tbsp chipotle paste
60g halloumi, cut into 4 slices
2 small slices fresh pineapple

To Serve (Optional)

1 Little Gem lettuce, divided into 4 lettuce cups, or
2 small seeded burger buns, cut in half

Instructions

Prepare the Slaw: In a large bowl, combine the grated red cabbage, grated carrots, sliced radishes, and chopped coriander. Pour over the juice of 2 limes, add ½ tablespoon of cold-pressed rapeseed oil and a big pinch of chilli flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands to ensure even coating. For best flavor, prepare a few hours in advance and keep refrigerated.
Prepare Halloumi and Pineapple: Mix the remaining ½ tablespoon of rapeseed oil with 1 tablespoon chipotle paste. Coat the halloumi slices evenly with this mixture. Place the halloumi and pineapple slices on a sheet of aluminum foil.
Cook on Barbecue or Grill Pan: Heat your barbecue or a searing hot griddle pan. Place the foil with halloumi and pineapple directly on the heat. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until the halloumi is golden and the pineapple is caramelized.
Toast the Buns (if using): Brush the cut sides of the burger buns with the remaining chipotle oil mixture. Place them cut-side down on the barbecue or pan for the last 30 seconds of cooking to lightly toast.
Assemble the Burgers: Use little gem lettuce leaves or the toasted buns as the base. Start with a generous handful of the spiced slaw, then add the grilled halloumi slices followed by the caramelized pineapple. Serve topped with extra slaw on the side for an additional fresh zing.

Notes

The slaw can be made a few hours in advance to allow flavors to meld—it improves with time.
If you don’t have a barbecue, a hot griddle pan or grill pan works excellently for cooking the halloumi and pineapple.
Chipotle paste adds a smoky heat, but if unavailable, substitute with another smoky chili sauce or smoked paprika for milder spice.
The option of using little gem lettuce cups makes this burger low-carb and gluten-free.
If using burger buns, opt for seeded varieties for added texture and nutritional value.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keywords: halloumi burger, pineapple burger, spiced halloumi, vegetarian burger, grilled halloumi, chipotle paste recipe, summer BBQ recipes, fresh slaw, lime slaw, quick vegetarian meals