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Halloumi Taco Appetizer with Pineapple Salsa

Hurray for this inspired spin on tacos. Halloumi cheese and pineapple salsa bring a whole new taste sensation that will fly off the plate.

  • Yields: 12
  • Preparation: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Halloumi Taco:

  • 4 pkgs (330g) SALERNO - Halloumi Cheese, cut into 28 sticks, each 7-x 4-inch (18 x 10 cm)
  • 2 cups (500mL) GAY LEA - Sour Cream 18% Thick
  • 1 cup (250mL) all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp (2mL) chipotle powder
  • 24 soft flour tacos
  • 4 cups (500mL) iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 2 cups (500mL) guacamole
  • 1 cup (125mL) fresh coriander, chopped

Salsa:

  • 4 limes, juiced
  • 2 red onions, diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 pineapple, peeled and diced
  • 1 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 green bell peppers, seeded and diced

Instructions

Halloumi Taco:
  1. Mix flour and chipotle powder in a large bowl.
  2. Toss 6 halloumi sticks in flour mixture and deep fry (fryer set to 350°F /180°C) for 2 minutes or until cheese is golden and crisp.
  3. Place a portion of salsa in the center of each taco shell, top with 3 halloumi sticks, lettuce, a dollop of sour cream and guacamole and a sprinkle of chopped coriander.
Salsa:
  1. In large bowl, combine all salsa ingredients; set aside.
  • To make a meal size portion, serve 3 tacos with Mexican rice.
Photo of - Halloumi Taco Appetizer with Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

Halloumi Taco:

  • 4 pkgs (330g) SALERNO - Halloumi Cheese, cut into 28 sticks, each 7-x 4-inch (18 x 10 cm)
  • 2 cups (500mL) GAY LEA - Sour Cream 18% Thick
  • 1 cup (250mL) all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp (2mL) chipotle powder
  • 24 soft flour tacos
  • 4 cups (500mL) iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 2 cups (500mL) guacamole
  • 1 cup (125mL) fresh coriander, chopped

Salsa:

  • 4 limes, juiced
  • 2 red onions, diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 pineapple, peeled and diced
  • 1 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 green bell peppers, seeded and diced