Avocado Halloumi Toasts

Name: Avocado Halloumi Toasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 toasts, 2 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 slices sandwich or sourdough bread; 180 g halloumi cheese; 1 large ripe avocado; 6 cherry tomatoes; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds; 1 small pinch of ground black pepper; 4 strawberries; 50 g blueberries

Avocado Halloumi Toasts combine crisp pan-toasted bread with golden halloumi cheese, creamy avocado and fresh cherry tomatoes. The salty grilled cheese balances the smooth avocado, while black sesame seeds add extra texture. Ready in only 20 minutes, these easy halloumi toasts are ideal for breakfast, brunch and quick lunches.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 toasts, 2 servings

Ingredients

For the toasts:

For serving, optional:

Method

1. Prepare the Avocado

Step 1

Cut the avocado in half and remove the stone. Peel the avocado and cut the flesh into thin, even slices.

2. Add the Lemon Juice

Step 2

Drizzle the avocado slices with lemon juice. This balances the rich flavour and helps prevent the avocado from browning too quickly.

3. Toast the Bread

Step 3

Heat a non-stick or cast-iron frying pan over medium heat. Add the bread and toast each side for approximately 1–2 minutes, until golden and crisp.

4. Set the Toast Aside

Step 4

Transfer the toasted bread to a serving plate. Do not stack the slices, as trapped steam can make them soft.

5. Slice the Halloumi

Step 5

Cut the halloumi into six pieces approximately 1 cm thick. Pat the surface dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

6. Cook the Halloumi

Step 6

Add the olive oil to the hot pan. Cook the halloumi over medium heat for approximately 1–2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

7. Add the Halloumi to the Toast

Step 7

Arrange three pieces of cooked halloumi on each slice of toasted bread.

8. Add the Avocado

Step 8

Place the sliced avocado over the halloumi, slightly overlapping the slices to create an even layer.

9. Add the Tomatoes

Step 9

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Arrange them around the avocado or along the edges of each toast.

10. Season the Toasts

Step 10

Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and a small amount of black pepper. Taste before adding any salt, as halloumi is naturally salty.