Crispy Halloumi Tacos with Pineapple-Mango Salsa & Lime Crema

National Taco Day is October 4, and it happened to coincide perfectly with a taco craving (which is not really a coincidence if you are in a perpetual state of taco cravings). Anyway, you DO NOT NEED an excuse to make these tacos. I repeat, you do not. These tacos combine crispy cheese and bright tropical flavours. Halloumi is the star of this dish - it's probably one of the best cheeses around. It's grillability (go with it) really takes it from a 10/10 to a 15/10. It's like halloumi is hosting a party in your mouth, and when mango and pineapple turn up, things get next level. And then, just when you think the party has reached its peak, the crema shows up. THE CREMA. And she turns up the volume, and then you're taste buds are dancing. Went a little rogue with that analogy but just understand this: these tacos are amazing. That's all you need to know.

Ingredients: 

1 log of halloumi cheese
¼ cup olive oil for frying
10 small corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced
1 lime, sliced for garnish (optional)

For the salsa:
½ pineapple, finely diced
1 mango, finely diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, finely diced

For the lime crema:
1 lime, juiced
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. cumin
½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Directions:

1. Rinse and chop all of the salsa ingredients and combine them in a large bowl.
2. Combine the lime crema ingredients in a small bowl and set aside in the fridge.
3. Cut the halloumi into roughly 1-inch-thick slices. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and add the cheese slices. Fry the halloumi for a few minutes on each side (resist the urge to move the cheese around too much), until golden-brown and crispy. Remove from heat and transfer to a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
4. Prepare the corn tortillas. Heat them for about 30 seconds per side in a dry pan over medium heat. Place the heated tortillas on a plate and cover them with a tea towel while you work to keep them soft and pliable. 
5. Assemble your tacos! Place a few slices of halloumi on each tortilla and top with some avocado slices, pineapple-mango salsa, and lime crema. Serve with a fresh wedge of lime, if desired!

Enjoy!

xx Just The Dip

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