Jenny & Buck’s Recipes

Halloumi Tacos with Corn Salad and Cilantro Sauce

Name: Halloumi Tacos with Corn Salad and Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 cups grilled fresh or frozen/thawed fire-roasted corn (if using fresh, about 2 ears of corn); 1 medium avocado, cut into small chunks; 1/4 cup minced red onion; 1 small (or 1/2 large) jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, minced; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro, plush more for garnish; 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. paprika; Kosher salt to taste; 7 to 8 ounces halloumi cheese, patted dry and sliced crosswise into 1/3-inch thick pieces; 8 tortillas, warmed; 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves and stems; 1/4 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup neutral oil (such as avocado, canola, or grapeseed oil); 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise (I use avocado oil mayo); 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 garlic clove; 1/4 tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper

Vegetarian

4 servings

servings

25 minutes

active time

35 minutes

total time

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Ingredients

2 cups grilled fresh or frozen/thawed fire-roasted corn (if using fresh, about 2 ears of corn)

1 medium avocado, cut into small chunks

1/4 cup minced red onion

1 small (or 1/2 large) jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, minced

2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro, plush more for garnish

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. paprika

Kosher salt to taste

7 to 8 ounces halloumi cheese, patted dry and sliced crosswise into 1/3-inch thick pieces

8 tortillas, warmed

1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves and stems

1/4 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt

1/4 cup neutral oil (such as avocado, canola, or grapeseed oil)

2 Tbsp. mayonnaise (I use avocado oil mayo)

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

1 garlic clove

1/4 tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

Prepare Corn Salad by combining the first 8 ingredients (corn, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and paprika) in a large mixing bowl; toss to combine. Season to taste with kosher salt (I use ~1/2 teaspoon). Set aside.

Next, prepare Creamy Cilantro Sauce by combining all sauce ingredients (cilantro, yogurt, oil, mayo, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper) in a standard blender (you can also use an immersion blender). Blend until the sauce is smooth with bright green specks throughout.

Pat halloumi slices dry with a paper towel. Heat 1 to 2 Tbsp. cooking oil in a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high. Once hot, arrange halloumi slices in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes, until deeply golden. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Assemble tacos by spreading a little Creamy Cilantro Sauce on each warmed tortilla. Add ~2 slices of halloumi cheese, followed by a big spoonful of corn salad. Drizzle extra sauce overtop, and garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size

2 tacos

Calories

563 kcal

Total Fat

35 g

Saturated Fat

8 g

Unsaturated Fat

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

990 mg

Total Carbohydrate

41 g

Dietary Fiber

4 g

Total Sugars

6 g

Protein

21 g