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stacked zucchini halloumi sandwich

Halloumi and Zucchini Sandwich

This Halloumi and Zucchini Sandwich is loaded with vibrant flavor and fresh veggies for a hearty and delicious vegetarian sandwich perfect for an easy lunch or light dinner.
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Ingredients

Serves 2 sandwiches
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 6 oz halloumi cheese
  • 4 slices of heirloom tomato
  • 1 zucchini squash
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp pesto homemade or store bought (see note)

Instructions 

  • If you are making your pesto from scratch, you can follow my recipe for homemade basil pesto. If you are using store bought, I love this one and this one.
  • Slice garlic and add to a pan along with some olive oil. Slice zucchini and add to pan. Season with a salt and pepper. Cook for about 4-5 min or until zucchini is browned and then flip. Repeat until browned and softened with a little outside crisp. Remove and set aside.
  • Coat bread in olive oil and in the same pan, add slices of bread and cook 2-3 min per side. Remove and set aside while you cook halloumi.
  • Slice halloumi and add to pan. No need to add any additional olive oil, halloumi releases liquid and gets crispy without it. Cook for about 3 min per side or until the sides are browned.
  • Assembly time: Spread pesto on bread and top with sliced tomato, zucchini, halloumi and some arugula. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage:
  • Assemble the sandwich right before eating for the best results. Leftovers tend to get mushy, so we suggest enjoying this sandwich immediately.
  • Store leftover pesto in an airtight container with a layer of olive oil on top in the fridge for 5 days. Give it a stir to refresh, and use on a fresh sandwich, or any way you'd like.
  • You can make the pistachio pesto up to 5 days in advance, and store in an airtight container topped with olive oil to avoid oxidization.
  • Store leftover cooked zucchini and halloumi separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. They're both best fresh, but leftovers will keep for a short time. To reheat the halloumi, warm in a dry pan briefly before assembling a fresh sandwich.
 
Additional Notes:
If you are making your pesto from scratch, you can follow my recipe for homemade basil pesto. If you are using store bought, I love this one and this one.