Ingredients
1 cup cubed halloumi cheese
2 ripe avocados
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 English cucumber, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 soft flour tortillas
Optional: extra lemon wedges, sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat cast iron skillet or pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cook halloumi cubes 2-3 minutes per side until golden browned
In remaining oil, sauté red onion until softened
Toss cherry tomatoes with cumin, paprika, and oregano in a bowl
Warm tortillas in oven or on stovetop
Assemble tacos with halloumi, avocado slices, sautéed onion, tomato mixture, cucumber, and parsley
Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil
Notes
Use halal-certified halloumi if desired
Cherry tomatoes can be substituted with diced bell peppers
crunchier texture
Tacos can be prepped 24 hours ahead (assemble last minute)
Storage: Refrigerate components separately for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Mediterranean Mornings
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg