Spicy Avocado Salsa with Grilled Halloumi
Spicy Avocado Salsa with Grilled Halloumi
Ingredients
For the Spicy Avocado Salsa
- 3 avocados, ripe, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (or more, to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Grilled Halloumi
- 8 ounces Halloumi cheese, drained and sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the spicy avocado salsa: In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, finely diced red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir carefully to avoid mashing the avocado too much. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Prepare the Halloumi: Pat the Halloumi slices dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides of each Halloumi slice with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Grill the Halloumi: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the Halloumi slices on the grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and grill marks appear. The cheese should be slightly softened but still hold its shape.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Serve immediately: Arrange the warm grilled Halloumi slices on a serving platter. Spoon the spicy avocado salsa generously over the Halloumi, or serve it on the side for guests to add themselves. Enjoy as a vibrant appetizer or light main course.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Avocado Salsa with Grilled Halloumi
Ingredients
For the Spicy Avocado Salsa
- 3 avocados, ripe, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (or more, to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Grilled Halloumi
- 8 ounces Halloumi cheese, drained and sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the spicy avocado salsa: In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, finely diced red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir carefully to avoid mashing the avocado too much. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Prepare the Halloumi: Pat the Halloumi slices dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides of each Halloumi slice with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Grill the Halloumi: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the Halloumi slices on the grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and grill marks appear. The cheese should be slightly softened but still hold its shape.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Serve immediately: Arrange the warm grilled Halloumi slices on a serving platter. Spoon the spicy avocado salsa generously over the Halloumi, or serve it on the side for guests to add themselves. Enjoy as a vibrant appetizer or light main course.
⏱️ 2 min