Halloumi Burgers
Crispy golden halloumi burgers stacked with avocado, tomato, red onion, and a spicy harissa mayonnaise, all served in toasted brioche buns.
TOTAL TIME
16 min
ACTIVE TIME
16 min
QUANTITY
4 slices · ~500 g
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
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Ingredients0/11
Tools0/14
Ingredients0/11 gathered · 2 servings
2tbsp
1tsp
0.5piece
1piece
1piece
2piece
2piece
250g
1tbsp
1pinch
1pinch| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
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| 1 | | 2tbsp | — | — | |
| 2 | | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 3 | | 0.5piece | — | — | |
| 4 | | 1piece | — | — | |
| 5 | | 1piece | — | — | |
| 6 | | 2piece | — | — | |
| 7 | | 2piece | — | — | |
| 8 | | 250g | — | — | |
| 9 | | 1tbsp | — | — | |
| 10 | | 1pinch | — | — | |
| 11 | | 1pinch | — | — |
Tools15 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure37 steps
1 of 37
Spoon the mayonnaise into the small bowl.
Mayonnaise · 2 tbsp
⏱ 10s
ResultMayonnaise2 of 37
Add the harissa paste.
Harissa paste · 1 tsp⏱ 10s
ResultMayonnaise and harissa4 of 37
Lay the half red onion on the chopping board.
Red onion · 0.5 piece
⏱ 5s
ResultRed onion8 of 37
Put the tomato in the colander.
Ripe tomatoes · 1 piece
⏱ 5s
ResultRipe tomatoes9 of 37
Rinse the tomato under cold running water.
⏱ 15s
ResultRinsed ripe tomatoes10 of 37
Put the tomato on the chopping board.
⏱ 5s
ResultRinsed ripe tomatoes11 of 37
Cut the tomato into 4 slices, discarding the stalk end.
⏱ 30s
ResultSliced tomato13 of 37
Lay the avocado on the chopping board.
Avocado · 1 piece⏱ 5s
ResultAvocado14 of 37
Cut the avocado lengthways around the stone and twist the halves apart.
⏱ 20s
ResultHalved avocados15 of 37
Lift out the stone with the spoon, then scoop each half out of its skin in one piece.
⏱ 30s
ResultAvocado flesh17 of 37
Slide the avocado slices onto the plate beside the tomato with the flat of the knife.
⏱ 10s
ResultTomato and avocado slices18 of 37
Put the 2 lettuce leaves in the colander.
Butterhead lettuce · 2 piece⏱ 5s
ResultButterhead lettuce19 of 37
Rinse the leaves under cold running water and shake them dry.
⏱ 20s
ResultRinsed lettuce leaves20 of 37
Lay the lettuce on the plate with the tomato and avocado.
⏱ 5s
ResultBurger saladused in step 3521 of 37
Lay the buns on the chopping board.
Brioche burger buns · 2 piece⏱ 5s
ResultBrioche burger buns22 of 37
Cut each bun in half through the middle with the bread knife.
⏱ 20s
ResultSplit brioche buns23 of 37
Lay the bun halves cut side down in the dry frying pan.
⏱ 10s
ResultSplit brioche buns24 of 37
Toast over a medium heat for about 90 seconds, until the cut sides are golden.
⏱ 1 min 30s
ResultToasted brioche buns25 of 37
Lift the bun halves onto the serving plate, cut side up.
⏱ 10s
ResultToasted brioche buns26 of 37
Spread the harissa mayonnaise over the cut sides of the buns.
⏱ 30s
ResultDressed burger buns27 of 37
Lay the halloumi on the chopping board.
Halloumi · 250 g⏱ 5s
ResultHalloumi29 of 37
Pour the olive oil into the large frying pan.
Light olive oil · 1 tbsp
⏱ 5s
ResultLight olive oil30 of 37
Heat the oil over a medium-high heat until it shimmers.
⏱ 1 min 30s
ResultHeated olive oil31 of 37
Lay the halloumi slabs in the hot oil.
⏱ 10s
ResultHalloumi in hot oil32 of 37
Fry for about 2½ minutes, until the underside is deep golden.
⏱ 2 min 30s
ResultHalloumi browned on one side33 of 37
Turn each slab over with the spatula.
⏱ 20s
ResultTurned halloumi34 of 37
Fry for another 2½ minutes, until the second side is golden too.
⏱ 2 min 30s
ResultFried halloumiused in step 3935 of 37
Lay a lettuce leaf, 2 tomato slices and half the avocado on each bun base.
⏱ 30s
ResultBuns with salad36 of 37
Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the tomato and avocado.
Salt · 1 pinch⏱ 5s
ResultSalted burger salad37 of 37
Add a pinch of ground black pepper.
Ground black pepper · 1 pinch⏱ 5s
ResultSeasoned burger saladTotal Time16 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 tbsp | | Spoon the mayonnaise into the small bowl.⏱ 10sResultMayonnaise |
| 2 | 1 tsp | | Add the harissa paste.⏱ 10sResultMayonnaise and harissa |
| 3 | — | | Stir until evenly pink.⏱ 20sResultHarissa mayonnaiseused in step 26 |
| 4 | 0.5 piece | | Lay the half red onion on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultRed onion |
| 5 | Red onionstep 4 | | Trim the root and peel off the papery skin.⏱ 20sResultPeeled red onion |
| 6 | Peeled red onionstep 5 | | Slice the onion into thin half-rings.⏱ 45sResultFinely sliced onion |
| 7 | Finely sliced onionstep 6 | | Put the onion in a second small bowl.⏱ 10sResultFinely sliced onionused in step 38 |
| 8 | 1 piece | | Put the tomato in the colander.⏱ 5sResultRipe tomatoes |
| 9 | — | | Rinse the tomato under cold running water.⏱ 15sResultRinsed ripe tomatoes |
| 10 | — | | Put the tomato on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultRinsed ripe tomatoes |
| 11 | — | | Cut the tomato into 4 slices, discarding the stalk end.⏱ 30sResultSliced tomato |
| 12 | Sliced tomatostep 11 | | Lay the tomato slices on the plate.⏱ 10sResultSliced tomato |
| 13 | 1 piece | | Lay the avocado on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultAvocado |
| 14 | Avocadostep 13 | | Cut the avocado lengthways around the stone and twist the halves apart.⏱ 20sResultHalved avocados |
| 15 | Halved avocadosstep 14 | | Lift out the stone with the spoon, then scoop each half out of its skin in one piece.⏱ 30sResultAvocado flesh |
| 16 | Avocado fleshstep 15 | | Slice the avocado halves thinly.⏱ 30sResultSliced avocado |
| 17 | Sliced avocadostep 16 | | Slide the avocado slices onto the plate beside the tomato with the flat of the knife.⏱ 10sResultTomato and avocado slices |
| 18 | 2 piece | | Put the 2 lettuce leaves in the colander.⏱ 5sResultButterhead lettuce |
| 19 | — | | Rinse the leaves under cold running water and shake them dry.⏱ 20sResultRinsed lettuce leaves |
| 20 | Rinsed lettuce leavesstep 19 | | Lay the lettuce on the plate with the tomato and avocado.⏱ 5sResultBurger saladused in step 35 |
| 21 | 2 piece | | Lay the buns on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultBrioche burger buns |
| 22 | Brioche burger bunsstep 21 | | Cut each bun in half through the middle with the bread knife.⏱ 20sResultSplit brioche buns |
| 23 | Split brioche bunsstep 22 | | Lay the bun halves cut side down in the dry frying pan.⏱ 10sResultSplit brioche buns |
| 24 | — | | Toast over a medium heat for about 90 seconds, until the cut sides are golden.⏱ 1 min 30sResultToasted brioche buns |
| 25 | Toasted brioche bunsstep 24 | | Lift the bun halves onto the serving plate, cut side up.⏱ 10sResultToasted brioche buns |
| 26 | Harissa mayonnaisestep 3 | | Spread the harissa mayonnaise over the cut sides of the buns.⏱ 30sResultDressed burger buns |
| 27 | 250 g | | Lay the halloumi on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultHalloumi |
| 28 | Halloumistep 27 | | Cut the halloumi into 4 slabs about 1 cm thick.⏱ 30sResultSliced Halloumiused in step 31 |
| 29 | 1 tbsp | | Pour the olive oil into the large frying pan.⏱ 5sResultLight olive oil |
| 30 | — | | Heat the oil over a medium-high heat until it shimmers.⏱ 1 min 30sResultHeated olive oil |
| 31 | Sliced Halloumistep 28 | | Lay the halloumi slabs in the hot oil.⏱ 10sResultHalloumi in hot oil |
| 32 | — | | Fry for about 2½ minutes, until the underside is deep golden.⏱ 2 min 30sResultHalloumi browned on one side |
| 33 | — | | Turn each slab over with the spatula.⏱ 20sResultTurned halloumi |
| 34 | — | | Fry for another 2½ minutes, until the second side is golden too.⏱ 2 min 30sResultFried halloumiused in step 39 |
| 35 | Burger saladstep 20 | | Lay a lettuce leaf, 2 tomato slices and half the avocado on each bun base.⏱ 30sResultBuns with salad |
| 36 | 1 pinch | | Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the tomato and avocado.⏱ 5sResultSalted burger salad |
| 37 | 1 pinch | | Add a pinch of ground black pepper.⏱ 5sResultSeasoned burger salad |
| Total Time | 16 min | ||
Serving
- Scatter the red onion over the avocado.
- Lay 2 slabs of hot halloumi on each burger with the spatula.
- Put the bun tops on and serve at once.
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 73% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 693kcal | |
| 35g | |
| 59g | |
| 27g | |
| 10g | |
| 2g | |
| 6g | |
| 1,584mg |
Ingredients0/11
Tools0/14
Recipe
Halloumi Burgers
Crispy golden halloumi burgers stacked with avocado, tomato, red onion, and a spicy harissa mayonnaise, all served in toasted brioche buns.
What you’ll doYou will stir a harissa mayonnaise, slice the onion, tomato and avocado, and toast the split brioche buns in a dry pan. Slabs of halloumi are fried golden on both sides and stacked on the dressed buns with the salad.
Serves2
Total16 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise2 tbsp
- Harissa paste1 tsp
- Red onion0.5 piece
- Ripe tomatoes1 piece
- Avocado1 piece
- Butterhead lettuce2 piece
- Brioche burger buns2 piece
- Halloumi250 g
- Light olive oil1 tbsp
- Salt1 pinch
- Ground black pepper1 pinch
Tools
SpoonTongsServing plateFrying panHarissa mayonnaise bowl (small bowl)Onion bowl (small bowl)Bread knifeLarge frying panChef's knifeSkewerSpatulaColanderPlateTable knifeChopping board
Method
1
Spoon the mayonnaise into the small bowl.
10sHarissa mayonnaise bowl (small bowl)Mayonnaise · 2 tbsp
2
Add the harissa paste.
10sHarissa mayonnaise bowl (small bowl)Harissa paste · 1 tsp
3
Stir until evenly pink.
Result · Harissa mayonnaise · used in step 26
20sHarissa mayonnaise bowl (small bowl), Spoon
4
Lay the half red onion on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardRed onion · 0.5 piece
5
Trim the root and peel off the papery skin.
20sChopping board, Chefs knifeRed onion · step 4
6
Slice the onion into thin half-rings.
45sChopping board, Chefs knifePeeled red onion · step 5
7
Put the onion in a second small bowl.
Result · Finely sliced onion · used in step 38
10sOnion bowl (small bowl)Finely sliced onion · step 6
8
Put the tomato in the colander.
5sColanderRipe tomatoes · 1 piece
9
Rinse the tomato under cold running water.
15sColander
10
Put the tomato on the chopping board.
5sChopping board
11
Cut the tomato into 4 slices, discarding the stalk end.
30sChopping board, Chefs knife
12
Lay the tomato slices on the plate.
10sPlateSliced tomato · step 11
13
Lay the avocado on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardAvocado · 1 piece
14
Cut the avocado lengthways around the stone and twist the halves apart.
20sChopping board, Chefs knifeAvocado · step 13
15
Lift out the stone with the spoon, then scoop each half out of its skin in one piece.
30sChopping board, SpoonHalved avocados · step 14
16
Slice the avocado halves thinly.
30sChopping board, Chefs knifeAvocado flesh · step 15
17
Slide the avocado slices onto the plate beside the tomato with the flat of the knife.
10sPlate, Chefs knifeSliced avocado · step 16
18
Put the 2 lettuce leaves in the colander.
5sColanderButterhead lettuce · 2 piece
19
Rinse the leaves under cold running water and shake them dry.
20sColander
20
Lay the lettuce on the plate with the tomato and avocado.
Result · Burger salad · used in step 35
5sPlateRinsed lettuce leaves · step 19
21
Lay the buns on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardBrioche burger buns · 2 piece
22
Cut each bun in half through the middle with the bread knife.
20sChopping board, Bread knifeBrioche burger buns · step 21
23
Lay the bun halves cut side down in the dry frying pan.
10sFrying panSplit brioche buns · step 22
24
Toast over a medium heat for about 90 seconds, until the cut sides are golden.
1 min 30sFrying pan
25
Lift the bun halves onto the serving plate, cut side up.
10sServing plate, TongsToasted brioche buns · step 24
26
Spread the harissa mayonnaise over the cut sides of the buns.
30sServing plate, Table knifeHarissa mayonnaise · step 3
27
Lay the halloumi on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardHalloumi · 250 g
28
Cut the halloumi into 4 slabs about 1 cm thick.
Result · Sliced Halloumi · used in step 31
30sChopping board, Chefs knifeHalloumi · step 27
29
Pour the olive oil into the large frying pan.
5sLarge frying panLight olive oil · 1 tbsp
30
Heat the oil over a medium-high heat until it shimmers.
1 min 30sLarge frying pan
31
Lay the halloumi slabs in the hot oil.
10sLarge frying panSliced Halloumi · step 28
32
Fry for about 2½ minutes, until the underside is deep golden.
2 min 30sLarge frying pan
33
Turn each slab over with the spatula.
20sLarge frying pan, Spatula
34
Fry for another 2½ minutes, until the second side is golden too.
Result · Fried halloumi · used in step 39
2 min 30sLarge frying pan
35
Lay a lettuce leaf, 2 tomato slices and half the avocado on each bun base.
30sServing plateBurger salad · step 20
36
Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the tomato and avocado.
5sServing plateSalt · 1 pinch
37
Add a pinch of ground black pepper.
5sServing plateGround black pepper · 1 pinch
38
Scatter the red onion over the avocado.
10sServing plateFinely sliced onion · step 7
39
Lay 2 slabs of hot halloumi on each burger with the spatula.
15sServing plate, SpatulaFried halloumi · step 34
40
Put the bun tops on and serve at once.
Result · Halloumi Burgers
10sServing plate
Printed 7 October 2026