Quick Golden Halloumi Toasts with Cherries, Mint, and Pistachio

Name: Quick Golden Halloumi Toasts with Cherries, Mint, and Pistachio
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 5.6 oz rustic bread, sliced small; 6.3 oz halloumi cheese; 5 oz fresh pitted cherries; 4.2 oz plain Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp honey; 1 whole lemon; 0.85 oz toasted pistachios; 2 tbsp fresh mint; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 pinch fine salt

An original quick recipe for sweet-savory toasts topped with pan-seared halloumi, briefly sautéed fresh cherries, creamy lemon yogurt, and a finish of pistachio and mint. Ready in under 15 minutes, ideal as an appetizer or light meal.

8 minPrep

6 minCook

14 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

8 rebanadas / 8 slices 160 g rustic bread, sliced small (preferiblemente tipo dough madre or campesino)
1 bloque pequeño 180 g halloumi cheese (cut en 8 slices)
1 taza escasa 140 g fresh pitted cherries (cut por the mitad)
1/2 taza 120 g plain Greek yogurt (whole or semidesnatado)
2 cucharadas 30 ml olive oil (divided)
2 cucharaditas 14 g honey (more a hilo optional for terminar)
1 unidad 1 unit lemon (5 ml de zumo y 1 cucharadita de ralladura)
3 cucharadas 24 g toasted pistachios (chopped gruesos)
2 cucharadas 6 g fresh mint (chopped fina)
1/4 cucharadita 0.5 g black pepper (freshly ground)
1 pizca 1 g fine salt (solo for ajustar the yogur, the halloumi ya es salado)

Nutrition facts

per serving

287 kcal

Calories

11.2 g

Protein

23.6 g

Carbs

16.8 g

Fat

2.1 g

Fiber

21.5 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyTree Nuts

Instructions

1
Toast the 8 slices of rustic bread in a large skillet or toaster until golden and crisp around the edges. If using the oven, toast at 220 °C / 425 °F for 3 to 4 minutes.
2
In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, the pinch of salt, and a little black pepper until smooth and creamy.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pitted cherries and honey, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly softened and glossy, but not falling apart. Transfer to a plate.
4
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sear the halloumi slices for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until deeply golden.
5
Spread each toast with about 1 tablespoon of the lemon yogurt. Top with one slice of golden halloumi and divide the sautéed cherries over the toasts.
6
Finish with the toasted pistachios, chopped mint, a little more black pepper, and, if desired, a very light drizzle of honey. Serve immediately.

Chef tips

For the best texture, pat the halloumi dry with paper towels before searing. If the cherries are very sweet, add a few extra drops of lemon juice for balance.

Substitutions

You can swap the mint for basil. If you do not have pistachios, use toasted sunflower seeds instead; in that case, remove the tree nut allergen. Greek yogurt can be replaced with thick plain yogurt.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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