A tasty upgrade to the classic zucchini fritters by adding Halloumi and a delicious Avocado Salsa.

zucchini and halloumi fritters

Zucchini and Halloumi Fritters with Avocado Salsa

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g zucchini, grated
  • 1 onion, grated
  • 250 g Olympus Halloumi , grated
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tbs fresh dill, chopped finely
  • 1 Tbs fresh mint, chopped finely
  • light olive oil, for frying
  • salt and pepper
Salsa Ingredients
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 tomato, finely diced
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 Tbs lemon juice
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Drain as much liquid from the grated zucchini as possible. In a bowl, combine zucchini, onion and Olympus Halloumi.
  2. Add lemon zest, dill, mint, eggs and flour to the bowl and mix well. Season to taste.
  3. Shape the mixture into 12 fritters and place on a tray. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook each fritter for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and keep warm.
  5. To make the avocado salsa. Combine all the salsa ingredients - avocado, red onion, tomato, lemon juice, olive oil and seasoning - in a small bowl and mix gently.
  6. To serve spoon a little salsa on top of each fritter and serve.