Halloumi Delivery or Pickup

Halloumi is a semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese made from a mixture of sheep and goat's milk. Because of its high melting point, it can be fried, grilled, or baked, even air fried. Cooking removes any saltiness and gives it a creamy texture. Once you order through Instacart, you will receive your halloumi in as little as 2 hours and see that it is similar in texture to mozzarella or thick feta!

Fresh vegetables topped with grilled halloumi is a traditional Greek, Cypriot, and Turkish dish. It's easy to prepare, and with your Instacart app, you can get all the ingredients for a satisfying meal at one time. It's a perfect substitute for meat, great for vegetarians, and tasty for cheese-lovers. Sometimes made with cow's milk, it is brined and also available with vegetarian rennet. First made during the Byzantine era, today, halloumi is packaged in brine with flecks of dried mint to keep it fresh. 

The reason you'll love this cheese, some people even claim to be hooked on it, is because it's made with a two-step process. First, the milk is cooked, the whey is pressed out, and the cheese is cooked a second time in the whey. The secret to its popularity and the delectable flavor is the second cooking. Get it delivered to your home and try it fried or grilled in as little as 2 hours from your Instacart shopper! You'll be enjoying it for lunch or dinner, as appetizers, or in sandwiches.

The higher melting point of halloumi cheese, either sliced or cubed, means it holds its shape when cooked. The closest comparison is with paneer, the soft Indian cheese, but with more texture and flavor. With its deep, savory flavor, firm texture, and multiple delicious uses, you can buy your halloumi cheese and all your favorite recipe ingredients you need with your Instacart app! Different ways to use halloumi include:

Also called the grilling cheese, with its savory flavor, firm texture, and multiple uses, you can buy your halloumi cheese and use it right away or store it for some time. If unopened, halloumi will keep in the fridge for one year. Once opened, submerge it in saltwater and seal it in an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. To freeze halloumi cheese, slice it to your desired thickness, place parchment paper between each slice, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer. Stored this way, it will last for six months.