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Crispy Halloumi Tacos with Zesty Corn Salad and Cilantro Avocado Sauce

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Vibrant vegetarian tacos with crispy halloumi, colorful flower-pressed tortillas, fresh corn salad, and creamy cilantro avocado sauce. A flavorful, texture-rich dish perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Flower-Pressed Tortillas
  • 1 cup masa harina
  • 3/4 cup water warm
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp beet powder optional
  • 1 tsp blue spirulina optional
  • 1 handful edible flowers dried
Crispy Halloumi
  • 8 oz halloumi sliced
Zesty Corn Salad
  • 2 corn ears
  • 1 head lettuce
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 jalapeno
  • 100 g feta
  • 1 bunch dill
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • 1 squeeze lemon juice
  • 1 pinch flaky salt and black pepper
Cilantro Avocado Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 cup cilantro fresh
  • 1/2 lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Make the Tortillas
  1. Mix masa harina, salt, and warm water until soft, divide and knead in color powders, then rest briefly. Form into balls, press flat with flowers embedded, and cook on a hot dry skillet until lightly golden.
Cook the Halloumi and Corn
  1. Sear halloumi until golden and crisp on both sides. Boil corn until tender, then roast until lightly charred and slice kernels off.
Prepare the Salad and Sauce
  1. Combine lettuce, corn, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, feta, and dill, then toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend yogurt, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, water, and salt until smooth and creamy.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Layer halloumi onto tortillas, top with corn salad, drizzle with sauce, and finish with lime, herbs, and optional edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 140gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 420mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keeping the tortilla dough soft ensures easy pressing and prevents cracking. Embedding flowers gently preserves their shape and color. Searing halloumi without overcrowding creates the best crisp texture. Balancing warm halloumi with fresh salad and creamy sauce creates contrast and keeps each bite dynamic.

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