Spicy avocado salsa with grilled halloumi
Spicy avocado salsa with grilled halloumi
Ingredients
For the Grilled Halloumi
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, block, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Spicy Avocado Salsa
- 3 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced (add more for extra spice)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the halloumi: Slice the 8 ounces of halloumi cheese into 1/2-inch thick slices. Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Preheat grill or grill pan: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill grates or pan with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Grill the halloumi: Place the halloumi slices on the preheated grill. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and distinct grill marks appear. Remove from grill and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Prepare the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the 3 diced ripe avocados, 1 finely minced jalapeno pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Season the salsa: Add the 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to the avocado mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until just combined, being careful not to mash the avocado completely.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve: Arrange the grilled halloumi slices on a serving platter. Spoon the spicy avocado salsa alongside or on top of the halloumi. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy avocado salsa with grilled halloumi
Ingredients
For the Grilled Halloumi
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, block, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Spicy Avocado Salsa
- 3 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced (add more for extra spice)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the halloumi: Slice the 8 ounces of halloumi cheese into 1/2-inch thick slices. Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Preheat grill or grill pan: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill grates or pan with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Grill the halloumi: Place the halloumi slices on the preheated grill. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and distinct grill marks appear. Remove from grill and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Prepare the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the 3 diced ripe avocados, 1 finely minced jalapeno pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Season the salsa: Add the 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to the avocado mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until just combined, being careful not to mash the avocado completely.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve: Arrange the grilled halloumi slices on a serving platter. Spoon the spicy avocado salsa alongside or on top of the halloumi. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min