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Home ยป Street Food & Fakeaway ยป Halloumi Tacos with Avocado Ranch

Halloumi Tacos with Avocado Ranch

Easy Dinners, Fuss Free Entertaining, Street Food & Fakeaway First Published: July 8, 2021 | Last Updated: April 24, 2024

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Looking for an easy and tasty vegetarian dinner everyone will enjoy? These Halloumi Tacos with fresh tomato salsa are drizzled with a delicious Avocado Ranch. So full of flavour and ready in under 30 minutes!

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Halloumi Tacos

I love halloumi cheese so, so much. If you’ve never tried it before, you are in for a treat! You can eat halloumi raw, but when cooked it becomes magnificent – crisp and savoury on the outside with a lovely soft and gooey middle.

Halloumi is quite salty and tangy in taste, so it goes well with fresh, zesty flavours – the chunky salsa and Avocado Ranch in this recipe are the perfect accompaniments! If you want to try another Halloumi recipe then both my Halloumi Wraps with Slaw and Halloumi Hummus Flatbreads make such a great lunch.

What is Halloumi Cheese?

Halloumi is a semi-hard Cypriot cheese made from a combination of sheep and goats milk. It has a high melting point which makes it great for grilling or frying. It holds its shape and has a nice ‘meaty’ texture, meaning it is great as an alternative to meat in many dishes.

Halloumi is also a good source of protein and calcium. Do be aware that not all halloumi is suitable for vegetarians though. It is sometimes made with animal derived rennet so check the packet when purchasing.

Halloumi is typically sold in blocks but you can also find it pre-sliced or in round ‘burgers’. (Side note – grilled halloumi makes an excellent veggie burger.) Most supermarkets here in the UK stock halloumi cheese.

Flour tortilla with a slice of thick cut halloumi cheese. Topped with chunky tomato salsa and a drizzle of green avocado ranch sauce.

Avocado Ranch

I love this garlicky Avocado Ranch drizzled over my halloumi tacos. It is also great as a dip or salad dressing.

I use dried herbs in this recipe, but fresh also work really well if you have them to hand – just double the amount.

I add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to my Avocado Ranch but you can skip it or add extra yoghurt if you prefer. Vegan mayonnaise also works really well.

Avocado Ranch is so easy to prepare – simply add all the ingredients to a blender and whizz together. It’s really easy to double the recipe and it will keep well in the fridge for up to five days.

How to Cook Halloumi

If you have never cooked halloumi before don’t fear – it’s really easy! Simply remove the halloumi from the packet and drain off any excess liquid. Pat dry with some kitchen paper. Cut the block of cheese into 1cm thick slices – if you cut the halloumi too thin it can become tough and chewy.

There are a few different ways to cook halloumi, but my personal preference is to use a frying pan or grill pan. Simply add slices of halloumi to a hot, non-stick pan and cook for 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown. If you are not using a non-stick frying pan then brush the halloumi with a little oil before cooking.

Halloumi is also great grilled – either on the BBQ/outdoor grill or under the grill/broiler in your kitchen. As above, just cook for 2-3 minutes each side until golden. 

I have also had great success using a George Foreman or Pannini grill to cook halloumi!

Serving Suggestions

I love to serve these Halloumi Tacos with a big bowl of salad on the side and some tortilla chips to scoop up any extra salsa and ranch.

They are great as-is, or you can bulk them up with some extra toppings. Shredded lettuce or cabbage, sliced avocado or jalapeños for a nice kick are all excellent ideas.

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I hope you like this recipe as much as I do!

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  • Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
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Halloumi Tacos with Avocado Ranch

Halloumi Tacos with a fresh, chunky salsa and a drizzle of delicious Avocado Ranch. An easy and fun vegetarian dinner idea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 415 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 grams halloumi cheese - 2 standard blocks
  • 8 small tortillas

Avocado Ranch

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ยฝ cup greek yoghurt - 125 grams
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • juice of ยฝa lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ยฝ tsp dried chives
  • ยฝ tsp dried parsley
  • ยฝ tsp dried dill
  • ยฝ tsp garlic powder
  • ยฝ tsp onion powder
  • pinch salt and pepper - to taste

Tomato & Pepper Salsa

  • 1 red onion - diced
  • 1 red or yellow pepper - diced
  • 200 grams cherry or grape tomatoes - quartered
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • juice of ยฝ a lemon
  • small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped - or 1 tbsp dried
  • pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • To make the tomato and pepper salsa, combine the tomatoes, pepper and onion in a large bowl. Pour over the lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Sprinkle in the chopped parsley and a pinch of salt and stir everything together. Add more salt if required. Leave to sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.
  • To make the avocado ranch, slice the avocado in half and scoop out the flesh. Add to a blender with the rest of the ranch ingredients and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Open the halloumi packets, drain off the excess liquid and pat dry with some kitchen paper. Cut into slices, roughly 1cm thick.
  • Heat a non stick frying pan over medium heat and add the halloumi slices. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden. (Use a little oil if your pan is not non-stick)
  • While the halloumi is cooking, warm the tortillas in the microwave or wrapped in foil in the oven (check the package instructions for timings).
  • To assemble the tacos, place 1 to 2 slices of halloumi on a warm tortilla. Top with a generous spoonful of salsa and a drizzle of avocado ranch. Serve immediately with any desired accompaniments.

Notes

Do be aware that not all halloumi is suitable for vegetarians though – it can be made with animal derived rennet. Check the packet before purchasing.ย 
Avocado Ranch can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Tomato and Pepper Salsa can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.ย 
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Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 19gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 997mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 936IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 690mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Corina Blum says

      August 4, 2021 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      We love halloumi too and these tacos look delicious! I really like the sound of the avocado ranch dressing on them too.

      Reply
      • Carrie Carvalho says

        August 4, 2021 at 11:43 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Chloe says

      August 4, 2021 at 11:21 pm

      5 stars
      Avocado ranch sounds immense, got to try that on my next tacos!

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      • Carrie Carvalho says

        August 4, 2021 at 11:44 pm

        Yes you need to try it!

        Reply
    3. Jacqui โ€“ Recipes Made Easy:Only Crumbs Remain says

      August 5, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve got halloumi in the fridge and its lunch time – Off to the kitchen now to make this

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      • Carrie Carvalho says

        August 6, 2021 at 6:00 pm

        Yay, I hope you enjoy!

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    4. Janice says

      August 5, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe, so much flavour.

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      • Carrie Carvalho says

        August 6, 2021 at 5:59 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Choclette says

      August 7, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      I adore halloumi and your recipe looks ace. As soon as our tomatoes start to ripen, I’m so going to make this. Love your avocado ranch dressing idea too. Yum!

      Reply
    6. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

      August 7, 2021 at 8:49 pm

      5 stars
      I love tacos and halloumi so these are perfect for me!

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    7. Lesley says

      August 10, 2021 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      I love a great quick and simple dish like this, what a great meat-free dinner option. I particularly love the avocado ranch dressing, you’ve packed lots of great flavour in there.

      Reply
      • Carrie Carvalho says

        August 11, 2021 at 2:02 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply

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