Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad: A Vibrant Mediterranean Twist

Discover the delightful Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad, a vibrant meal packed with flavor and ideal for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Pasta Cook to al dente.

For the Salad Base

8 oz Halloumi Cheese Rinse and pat dry before frying.
2 cups Broccoli Florets Blanch briefly.
1 medium Fennel Slice thinly.
1/2 cup Olives Green or black.
1 cup Bell Peppers Mix colors for visual appeal.

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Pesto Adjust amount to taste.

For the Garnish

1/4 cup Pine Nuts Toast for enhanced flavor.
2 stalks Spring Onions Optional.

Equipment

large pot
Colander
Non-stick skillet
mixing bowl

Method

Cooking Steps

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 3-5 minutes until bright green, then transfer to ice water.
Slice fennel thinly and place into a bowl.
Fry halved halloumi slices in a hot non-stick skillet until golden brown on both sides.
Toast pine nuts in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until golden.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, fennel, olives, and bell peppers, then toss gently.
Mix the pesto into the salad, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve with fried halloumi on top, garnished with pine nuts and spring onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store the salad without halloumi until serving to maintain texture. Enjoy warm or cold as desired.

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