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    Home » Vegetarian

    Easy Halloumi Wraps [Vegetarian]

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on July 7, 2020, updated August 28, 2023 - 24 Comments

    Total time: 20 minutes minutes
    Prep time: 5 minutes minutes
    5 from 14 votes
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    wrap with halloumi, avocado and arugula and two plastic wine glasses with water on top of a checkered picnic blanket

    Make the halloumi wraps that everyone loves - kids and foodies included! - and be the star of your next picnic or road trip. With halloumi cheese, red pesto (store-bought is fine), avocado and walnuts these wraps are packed with flavor, done in 20 minutes and super easy to make.

    a halloumi wrap and two plastic wine glasses with water on top of a checkered picnic blanket

    When I say everyone loves these halloumi wraps - I mean literally everyone I've ever served them to. Including picky 5-year-olds that usually don't eat anything that isn't pizza or meatballs.

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    Now if that isn't a great review, I don't know what is!

    Why everyone loves them

    • They're super easy to make - fry halloumi and put everything in a wrap. And there you have your halloumi wrap!
    • They're quick to make - just 20 minutes from start to finish, and 10 of that is just waiting for the halloumi to cool down.
    • They pack a great mix of flavors with salty cheese, tangy pesto and peppery arugula.
    • The textures are on point - chewy halloumi, crunchy walnuts and creamy avocado together ensure that every bite is an experience.
    • They're just as good after 5 hours in the car - the cheese is still chewy, the walnuts are still crispy, and the flavors are all still there.
    • You can even make them the night before and just grab them from the fridge in the morning.

    What you need to make them

    ingredients needed to make halloumi wraps

    Ingredient notes & substitutions

    • Flour tortillas - use whichever type of tortillas you like, be it flour, whole wheat, high fiber, gluten-free or corn tortillas
    • Arugula can be swapped for spinach or another type of leafy green
    • Red pesto is super easy to make yourself - but a cheap, store-bought red pesto works great for this recipe as well
    • Walnuts can be swapped for another type of nut like pine nuts or cashews, or skipped entirely
    • Halloumi can be swapped for a generic "grilling cheese". Cook it stove top, grill it, or make Air Fryer Halloumi.

    How to make them

    These halloumi wraps are so easy to make, but there are a few ways you can make it even simpler.

    How to prep

    To make the wrapping of your halloumi wraps as easy as possible I suggest you first do the following:

    • Slice & fry the halloumi and let it cool down for about 10 minutes.
    • If you're using homemade pesto: make it. Otherwise just open the jar.
    • Pit and slice the avocados.
    • If you're wrapping them: Cut as many sheets of aluminium foil (or whatever you're using as wrappers) as you're making wraps. Make them slightly larger than your tortillas.
    • Roughly chop the walnuts.

    How to wrap

    If you have the space, set out all your tortillas on top of a sheet of aluminium foil each and make all of your halloumi wraps at the same time. Otherwise, just make them one at a time.

    collage showing how to add pesto, arugula and halloumi on top of tortilla bread
    1. Place a tortilla on top of a sheet of aluminium foil
    2. Top with 2 tablespoon of red pesto
    3. Add a small handful of arugula
    4. Place two slices of halloumi cheese on top of the arugula
    collage showing how to add avocado and walnuts to halloumi wrap before folding together and wrapping
    1. Add ¼ of an avocado in slices and top with 2 tablespoon roughly chopped walnuts
    2. Fold the wrap together by folding the end of the bread over the filling, followed by one of the sides...
    3. ...then fold the other side over. Choose if you want to leave the fourth side open or fold it over as well.
    4. Fold the aluminium foil over the wrap to make a package
    close up of wrap with halloumi, avocado and arugula in aluminium foil

    Tips & tricks

    • Cook the halloumi in a dry grill pan - add it to the pan when cold, and then place over medium-high heat
    • Let the halloumi cool before adding to the wraps - while this is not absolutely necessary, it will keep them delicious for longer
    • To make them healthier use high-fiber tortilla breads
    • If you're pesto is very oily try to get as little of that oil as possible in the wraps
    • Make the wraps directly on the aluminium foil, or whatever you want to wrap them in, to make clean-up & packing super easy
    • Place in a plastic bag after wrapping them, to catch any oil leakage from the red pesto

    Recipe FAQ

    Can I make halloumi wraps the day before?

    Yes, just store them in the fridge overnight.

    Can I grill the halloumi instead?

    Yes - and I bet it will make your halloumi wraps even more delicious.

    What can I use instead of halloumi?

    The best option is a generic "grilling cheese", which is basically the same as halloumi - just not from Cyprus. You can also use other cheeses that hold together in the same way as halloumi when frying - like the Greek varieties Kefalotyri and Graviera.

    Other quick & easy halloumi recipes

    Do you just love halloumi? Then check out these delicious recipes:

    • 20-minute Halloumi Pasta Primavera
    • 20-minute Potato & Halloumi Stir-fry
    • Halloumi & Portobello Burgers with Caramelized Onions
    wrap with halloumi, avocado and arugula and two small square bowls on top of a checkered cloth

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    Recipe

    Easy Halloumi Wraps

    5 from 14 votes
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    Course: Lunch, picnic
    Cuisine: European
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 wraps
    Calories: 547kcal
    Prep time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook time: 5 minutes mins
    Cooling time 10 minutes minutes
    Total time: 20 minutes minutes
    Author: Emmeline Kemperyd
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    Ingredients

    • 5 ounces halloumi sliced - 2 slices per wrap
    • 4 flour tortillas medium-sized
    • ½ cup red pesto homemade or store-bought
    • 2 handfuls arugula
    • 1 avocado peeled, pitted and sliced
    • ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
    • 4 sheets of aluminium foil or other wrapper (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Fry the halloumi and set aside to cool. Make pesto if you're making it from scratch.
      5 ounces halloumi
    • Place a tortilla on top of a sheet of aluminium foil and cover with 2 tablespoon of red pesto. Then add a small handful of arugula followed by 2 fried halloumi slices, ¼ sliced avocado and top with 2 tablespoon of roughly chopped walnuts. Fold together, wrap up (if you like) and you are done. Repeat until you've made all wraps.
      5 ounces halloumi, 4 flour tortillas, ½ cup red pesto, 2 handfuls arugula, 1 avocado, ½ cup walnuts, 4 sheets of aluminium foil

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    Notes

    Ingredient notes & substitutions

    • Flour tortillas - use whichever type of tortillas you like, be it flour, whole wheat, high fiber, gluten-free or corn tortillas
    • Arugula can be swapped for spinach or another type of leafy green
    • Red pesto is super easy to make yourself - but a cheap, store-bought red pesto works great for this recipe as well
    • Walnuts can be swapped for another type of nut like pine nuts or cashews, or skipped entirely
    • Halloumi can be swapped for a generic "grilling cheese"
     

    Tips & tricks

    • Cook the halloumi in a dry grill pan - add it to the pan when cold, and then place over medium-high heat
    • Let the halloumi cool before adding to the wraps - while this is not absolutely necessary, it will keep them more delicious for longer
    • To make them healthier use high-fiber tortilla breads
    • If you're pesto is very oily try to get as little of that oil as possible in the wraps
    • Make the wraps directly on the aluminium foil, or whatever you want to wrap them in, to make clean-up & packing super easy
    • Place in a plastic bag after wrapping them, to catch any oil leakage from the red pesto

    Nutrition

    Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 951mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 498mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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    Comments

    1. Princess

      June 07, 2023 at 11:29 pm

      I made this for lunch today. It was AMAZING!!!! So simple, yet so flavorful! Even though I have plenty of ingredients left, I made sure I ordered these ingredients again as this was such a hit! I have two very picky teenage boys who hate "veggi-terribles", but devoured this wrap in a blink! The hubs approved and said he could eat this everyday!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        June 08, 2023 at 7:04 am

        Hi Princess! That's an awesome review, thank you for taking the time to comment. I had the same experience serving this to my friends and their picky kids, everyone devoured them and now it's their go-to picnic and rood trip food! /Emmeline

        Reply
    2. veenaazmanov

      July 08, 2020 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is definitely a Happy Meal option at my home. Love that it is delicious and yum. Thanks for your lovely recipe.

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        July 09, 2020 at 10:21 am

        Thank you Veena happy you enjoyed it! 😀

        Reply
    3. Noelle

      July 08, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      So easy to make and make for the perfect lunch! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        July 09, 2020 at 10:22 am

        Thank you, Noelle!

        Reply
    4. Angela

      July 08, 2020 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good! Love using halloumi whenever I can. The combo with the red pesto and arugula was perfection. YUM!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        July 09, 2020 at 10:22 am

        Thank you, Angela! Halloumi is a staple in our house as well 🙂

        Reply
    5. Carrie Robinson

      July 08, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      I have never heard of halloumi before, but these look delicious! 🙂

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        July 09, 2020 at 10:22 am

        Then you really have to try it! So good! If you enjoy cheese 😉

        Reply
    6. Jenn

      July 08, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      I had never had halloumi before trying this recipe, and I'm in love! Now I have these for lunch at least once a week. Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        July 09, 2020 at 10:23 am

        Wow love to hear that, Jenn! Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Marie

      March 05, 2020 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      This is a very, very good recipe! I highly recommend it.

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        March 05, 2020 at 8:51 am

        Thank you Marie! So happy to hear you liked it! It's a big favorite at our house as well.

        Reply
    8. Chris Collins

      August 22, 2019 at 11:01 pm

      5 stars
      These wraps look beyond delicious! Love that you've added walnuts for that extra crunch!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        August 25, 2019 at 7:37 pm

        Thank you Chris! Love adding textures!

        Reply
    9. Lisa Huff

      August 22, 2019 at 11:00 pm

      5 stars
      I haven't had halloumi in forever! Now you have me craving it! Love the idea of putting it in a wrap.

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        August 25, 2019 at 7:38 pm

        Thank you Lisa! Oh go get that halloumi then!

        Reply
    10. traci

      August 22, 2019 at 9:53 pm

      5 stars
      Avocado and halloumi in one rap is off-the-hook delicious! Great recipe...easy and fun! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        August 25, 2019 at 7:38 pm

        Thank you Traci! Happy you liked it! 😀

        Reply
    11. Ashley @ Sweetpea Lifestyle

      August 22, 2019 at 9:14 pm

      5 stars
      I am LOVING the halloumi craze right now! This was so yummy for a car trip today! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        August 25, 2019 at 7:38 pm

        Thank you Ashley! So happy you liked it!! 😀

        Reply
    12. Andrea

      August 22, 2019 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      These wraps with Halloumi, and the red pesto look incredibly delicious!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        August 25, 2019 at 7:39 pm

        Thank you Andrea!

        Reply
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