Summer Watermelon & Halloumi Tacos
Celebrate the peak of summer with this unexpected yet harmonious flavor explosion. Grilled salty halloumi meets juicy charred watermelon and a refreshing mint gremolata for a dinner that is as vibrant and exciting as a July sunset.
In short
Summer Watermelon & Halloumi Tacos takes about 30 minutes (15 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Seedless watermelon1 kg
- Halloumi cheese400 g
- Small corn tortillas12 pcs
- Fresh mint1 bunch
- Fresh parsley1 bunch
- Lemon1 unit
- Garlic clove1 unit
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Pickled red onions100 g
- Chili flakes1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the fresh mint, parsley, and garlic. In a small bowl, combine them with the zest and juice of one lemon and three tablespoons of olive oil. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- 2
Slice the watermelon into thick wedges. Grill them on high heat for about 2 minutes per side until they have distinct char marks. Once cooled slightly, cut the fruit away from the rind and into bite-sized cubes.
- 3
Slice the halloumi cheese into thick strips. In a hot pan or on the grill, cook the strips for 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- 4
Briefly heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds on each side until they are soft and slightly charred.
- 5
Layer the grilled halloumi and watermelon chunks inside the warm tortillas. Drizzle generously with the mint gremolata and top with pickled red onions and a pinch of chili flakes for heat.
Questions and answers
How long does Summer Watermelon & Halloumi Tacos take?
About 30 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Seedless watermelon, Halloumi cheese, Small corn tortillas, Fresh mint, Fresh parsley, Lemon …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
