Description
These Crispy Halloumi Wraps combine golden, fried halloumi cheese with fresh vegetables and a zesty garlic yogurt sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for a quick, flavorful lunch or light dinner, this recipe balances creamy, crunchy, and tangy elements for a satisfying vegetarian meal in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Wraps
- 250g halloumi cheese, sliced
- 4 soft tortilla wraps or flatbreads
Vegetables
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber, sliced into thin ribbons
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- A handful of lettuce leaves
Sauces and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, mix the plain Greek yogurt with the minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and set aside to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Fry the halloumi: Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the halloumi slices and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Warm the wraps: While the halloumi is frying, warm the tortilla wraps or flatbreads in a dry pan or microwave until they become soft and pliable, making them easier to fold.
- Assemble the wraps: Spread a generous spoonful of the garlic yogurt sauce onto each warm wrap to add creaminess and flavor.
- Add the vegetables and halloumi: Layer each wrap with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, cucumber ribbons, thinly sliced red onion, and the crispy fried halloumi slices for a balanced texture and taste.
- Drizzle and garnish: Drizzle each assembled wrap with sweet chili sauce for a touch of sweetness and mild heat. Add fresh mint leaves if desired for an aromatic freshness.
- Serve: Fold the wraps tightly and serve immediately while the halloumi is still hot and crispy for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce or sprinkle chili flakes inside the wrap.
- You can substitute the tortilla wraps with gluten-free wraps for a gluten-free option.
- To make this recipe vegan, replace halloumi with firm tofu and Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Halloumi can be grilled instead of pan-fried for a smokier flavor.
- Leftover halloumi can be stored in the fridge and gently reheated in a pan before serving.
