Ingredients
- Herby Avocado spread
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1
ripe avocado
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1 bunch
Cilantro (leaves and tender part of the stems)
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1 cup
Packed mint leaves
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1
grilled jalapeno, deseeded and chopped
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1/2 cup
Unflavored greek yogurt or sour cream
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1.5 tablespoons
honey
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2
cloves garlic, crushed
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salt to taste
- Grilled Halloumi bites
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1 packet
Halloumi cheese patted dry and sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
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1/2 cup
olive oil
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1/4 cup
finely diced fresh pineapple pieces
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slivers of cherry or plum tomato
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1 tablespoon
Amoked ancho chile powder
Directions
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Combine the Cilantro, garlic and mint in food processor and pulse about 6-8 times, until the leaves are coarsely minced. Add the Jalapeno, avocado, lime juice, honey, sour cream (or greek yogurt). Blend together and combine into a smooth spread with the consistency of mayonnaise. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to remove any air, and store in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the appetizer.
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Cut the Halloumi cheese into 1/4 inch thick slices and drizzle liberally with the Olive oil. Heat a grill pan until smoking and gently place the cheese on the surface. Allow to grill until the char marks form (about 3 minutes) and then flip over carefully to grill the other side. Cut into small squares. Arrange on a platter, spoon a 1/4 teaspoon of the Avocado spread onto the cheese. Top off with a sliver of pineapple and tomato and a sprinkling of ancho chile powder.
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