Grilled Halloumi Avocado Toasts with mint-basil oil
Grilled Halloumi cheese is a staple on our summer menus. Did you even know grilling cheese was possible? Add a smoky, salty, gooey slab to everything from burgers to salads to avocado toast!
Ingredients
- 8 oz halloumi cheese sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1/2 loaf baguette bread sliced into 1/2 thick slices
- 1/2 cup fresh mint tightly packed
- 1/4 cup basil flavored oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt and pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup cucumber thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup radishes cut into matchsticks
Instructions
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat
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Place halloumi cheese slices and baguette slices on the grill. Cook turning once, about 3-4 minutes per side until lightly charred. Remove from heat. Dice the halloumi into cubes.
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Meanwhile, in a small food processor, blend fresh mint, basil flavored oil and garlic cloves until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Spread either mashed avocado or sliced avocado onto grilled bread slices. Top with thinly sliced cucumber, and diced halloumi cheese. Drizzle with mint-basil oil. Finish with radishes. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
For a less messy option, place a cast iron skillet directly on the grill. Heat 2 Tbsp oil oil, and grill the cheese in the skillet.
If you can't find basil flavored olive oil, you can substitute extra virgin olive oil and 1/2 cup fresh basil, firmly packed.