You can make these delicious and loaded Halloumi Tacos in just 10 minutes. Salty "squeaky cheese" in a soft tortilla with crunchy lettuce and an incredible creamy chipotle sauce. A flavor packed dinner on the table in under 10 minutes!
I have been SO excited to share this recipe, as it's one of our favourite ways to use halloumi, and so easy to adapt too. The perfect vegetarian taco! We are always looking for meals that save us time in the kitchen, and this is one of the best.
Fast food doesn't have to mean junk food. This halloumi taco recipe is ready in just 10 minutes as all you have to do is cook the halloumi and then load up the tacos with your favorite fillings. Halloumi has a high melting point, so it holds its shape, making it perfect for tacos.
If you are looking for more delicious halloumi cheese recipes, then why not try our amazing Halloumi and Gnocchi Tray Bake, easy Halloumi Salad, tasty Halloumi Fajitas or our delicious Baked Halloumi Fries?
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Halloumi - 1 whole block is used for this halloumi taco recipe. You should be able to find it in all good supermarkets in the cheese section. You can follow our recipe for How To Cook Halloumi or Air Fryer Halloumi for these tacos.
- Tortillas - We used soft corn tortillas. You could swap them for hard shells if you prefer, but we find them harder to eat. Corn tortillas keep the dish gluten free.
- Greek yogurt - This is the base of the creamy sauce. You could use mayonnaise or sour cream, but we kept it light with greek yogurt.
- Chipotle sauce - This is what makes the creamy sauce spicy. You could use your favourite chilli sauce though.
- Lime juice - This freshens up the sauce a little.
- Fresh coriander (cilantro) - A must in a taco, but if you don't like it then you can of course leave it out.
- Shredded lettuce - We added some little gem for some crunch.
- Cherry tomatoes - For some freshness and colour.
Halloumi Taco Variations
Vegetables - We love anything that we can bulk out with veggies and tacos are definitely that. Why not add some charred corn or even some Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables? For some added crunch, add our Mexican Coleslaw to the halloumi tacos or Quick Pickled Red Onions.
Sauce - To keep the sauce spicy, but with a little sweetness, why not add sweet chilli sauce to the Greek yogurt instead? You could always use a salsa instead and we recommend our Restaurant Style Salsa or Pineapple Salsa. Our Jalapeno Sauce is also really good on them.
Avocado - I know, I am just as shocked as you are that we haven't put avocado in these halloumi tacos (it goes so well with halloumi too), but we had run out! So, feel free to add some diced avocado or Guacamole.
How to Make Halloumi Tacos - Step by Step
- Step 1: In a small bowl, add the yogurt, lime juice and chipotle paste (a). Mix well (b).
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, add the diced tomatoes, chopped coriander (cilantro), lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Step 3: Dry fry the tortillas in a griddle pan for 1 minute each side.
- Step 4: Cook the halloumi by following our recipe for How To Cook Halloumi or Air Fryer Halloumi.
- Step 5: Assemble your tacos with the warm tortillas, chopped lettuce, cooked halloumi, chipotle sauce and salsa.
Serving Suggestions
We love a couple of these halloumi tacos as a light lunch. However, if you wanted to serve them as more of a Mexican feast, then we have got you convered.
Some tortilla chips on the side is a must, and why not make your own. Try our Baked Tortilla Chips or Air Fryer Tortilla Chips.
If you want some extra crunch on the side, then you can't go wrong with our Air Fryer Corn on the Cob.
Tips For Making The BEST Halloumi Tacos
- Can't find halloumi? Use paneer instead!
- To make these gluten free, then use gluten free tortillas and make sure there is no cross contamination.
- Why not swap halloumi for tofu?
- These are great to make on the BBQ for easy summer meals for feeding a crowd.
- If you want to add a little bit of sweetness to the halloumi, then drizzle it with a little bit of honey before it has finished cooking.
- If you want to make a vegan version, then VioLIfe have a great vegan alternative to halloumi.
- Make sure you toast your tortillas in a dry pan before using them - it makes a difference and only takes 30 seconds. Alternatively, you can wrap the tortillas in foil and heat them in the oven at 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 4 for 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! If you have any leftover block of halloumi, you can put it in a freezer bag and it will store for up to 2 months.
You can prepare the salad and sauce in advance and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to cook the halloumi.
We recommend eating these tacos straight away. Cooked halloumi isn't great once it has cooled, as it totally changes the texture. So only make as many as you can eat.
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Recipe
10 Minute Halloumi Tacos
Ingredients
- 225 g (8 oz) Halloumi - sliced into 1cm slices
- 4 Corn tortillas
- 4 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon Chipotle paste
- 0.5 Lime - juice only; for the sauce
- 0.5 Lime - juice only; for the salsa
- 5 g (0.33 cups) Fresh coriander (cilantro) - finely chopped
- 1 Little gem lettuce - chopped
- 8 Cherry tomatoes - diced
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1 pinch Ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add 4 tablespoon Greek yogurt, juice of 0.5 Lime and 2 tablespoon Chipotle paste. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, add 8 Cherry tomatoes, 5 g Fresh coriander (cilantro),juice of 0.5 Lime, 1 pinch Sea salt and 1 pinch Ground black pepper. Mix well.
- Dry fry 4 Corn tortillas in a griddle pan for 1 minute each side.
- Cook 225 g Halloumi by following our recipe for How To Cook Halloumi or Air Fryer Halloumi.
- Assemble your tacos with the warm tortillas, 1 Little gem lettuce (chopped), the cooked halloumi, chipotle sauce and salsa.
Recipe Tips
- Can't find halloumi? Use paneer instead!
- To make these gluten free, then use gluten free tortillas and make sure there is no cross contamination.
- Why not swap halloumi for tofu?
- These are great to make on the BBQ for easy summer meals for feeding a crowd.
- If you want to add a little bit of sweetness to the halloumi, then drizzle it with a little bit of honey before it has finished cooking.
- If you want to make a vegan version, then VioLIfe have a great vegan alternative to halloumi.
- Make sure you toast your tortillas in a dry pan before using them - it makes a difference and only takes 30 seconds. Alternatively, you can wrap the tortillas in foil and heat them in the oven at 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 4 for 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Kimberly says
Oh my. The colors, the textures, the flavors....these are a slam dunk winner!
Tayler says
These tacos were a dream come true! We had them for dinner last night and everyone loved them!
Helen says
Love halloumi, love tacos... what a great recipe! Great that it's so quick and easy too.
Sky says
These tacos are fantastic! My husband and I really enjoyed the chipotle sauce on the tacos, such a great touch! Thanks for sharing!