Greek Grilled Cheese Tacos

Health score
7%
Greek Grilled Cheese Tacos
30 min.
8
226kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your snack game with a delightful twist on traditional flavors? Introducing Greek Grilled Cheese Tacos, a mouthwatering fusion that combines the best of Mediterranean ingredients with the comfort of grilled cheese. Perfect for gatherings, these tacos are not only visually appealing but also packed with vibrant flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine sinking your teeth into warm tortillas filled with a refreshing medley of zucchini ribbons, crisp romaine lettuce, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. The addition of kalamata olives and fragrant basil leaves brings a burst of authenticity that transports you straight to the sun-soaked shores of Greece.

But the star of the show is undoubtedly the halloumi cheese. Grilled to perfection, this unique cheese develops a golden crust while maintaining its soft, chewy interior, creating a delightful contrast in every bite. With just a few simple steps, you can create a dish that’s not only satisfying but also a feast for the eyes.

Whether you’re serving these as an appetizer at your next dinner party or enjoying them as a light snack, Greek Grilled Cheese Tacos are sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delicious treat in no time. So gather your friends and family, and get ready to indulge in a culinary experience that celebrates the flavors of Greece!

Ingredients

  • small zucchini 
  • cup the of 1 cos lettuce shredded
  • 0.5 cup cucumber english seedless thinly sliced ()
  • 0.5 cup grape tomatoes cut into quarters
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red yellow thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup kalamata olives pitted cut in half
  •  basil fresh thinly sliced
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • Dash coarse salt (kosher or sea)
  • Dash pepper black freshly ground
  • oz halloumi cheese sliced (not )
  • 8.2 oz flour tortilla soft for tacos and fajitas (10 count

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Trim ends from zucchini. Use a vegetable peeler to make long, thin ribbons of zucchini. For veggie filling, place zucchini ribbons, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives and basil in large bowl. For dressing, in small bowl, beat oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper with whisk; pour over vegetable mixture, and toss to coat.
  2. Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  3. Cut block of cheese in half horizontally to form 2 blocks.
  4. Place both blocks of cheese directly on grill over high heat. Cook uncovered 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until browned.
  5. Remove from grill.
  6. Cut each grilled cheese block into 12 cubes to make 24 cubes.
  7. Heat tortillas on grill about 30 seconds or until warm, turning once. Fill tortillas with veggie filling, and top with grilled cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories226kcal
Protein16.09%
Fat54.44%
Carbs29.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.63
Glycemic Load
4.68
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.1595650755841%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:226.48kcal
11.32%
Fat:13.77g
21.19%
Saturated Fat:6.29g
39.3%
Carbohydrates:16.78g
5.59%
Net Carbohydrates:15.04g
5.47%
Sugar:2.09g
2.32%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:649.19mg
28.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.16g
18.32%
Calcium:336.7mg
33.67%
Vitamin C:22.18mg
26.89%
Vitamin A:677.07IU
13.54%
Vitamin K:13.59µg
12.94%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.1%
Folate:43.8µg
10.95%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.48%
Selenium:6.63µg
9.48%
Vitamin B3:1.53mg
7.65%
Phosphorus:73.76mg
7.38%
Iron:1.31mg
7.27%
Fiber:1.74g
6.97%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.28%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.34%
Potassium:145.79mg
4.17%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.71%
Magnesium:13.74mg
3.43%
Copper:0.07mg
3.35%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.76%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.31%