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Halloumi Pasta Salad

Vibrant Halloumi Pasta Salad That's Perfect for Any Day

This Halloumi Pasta Salad combines crispy halloumi and al dente pasta, making it a delightful Mediterranean dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Pasta Cook until al dente
  • 8 oz Halloumi Rinse briefly before frying
  • 1 cup Broccoli Blanch briefly
  • 1 small Fennel Slice thinly
  • 1/2 cup Olives Black or green
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any color
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Pesto Star dressing
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts Toast lightly
  • 2 stalks Spring Onions Optional garnish
  • 1/4 cup Basil Leaves Fresh

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 5 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
  3. Slice fennel thinly and add to the mixing bowl with pasta and broccoli.
  4. Fry halloumi in olive oil until golden brown, then place on paper towel.
  5. Toast pine nuts in the same skillet until golden and fragrant.
  6. Combine pasta, broccoli, fennel, olives, bell pepper, and pesto in the mixing bowl.
  7. Garnish with halloumi, pine nuts, spring onions, and basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served warm or chilled and is perfect for make-ahead meals.

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