Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad: A Vibrant Feast You'll Love

Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad is a quick and customizable dish bursting with fresh vegetables and salty grilled halloumi.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

2 cups Pasta Cook until al dente.

For the Salad

200 grams Halloumi Cheese Pat dry before frying.
2 cups Broccoli Florets Blanch briefly.
1 medium Fennel Slice thinly.
1/2 cup Olives Choose green or black.
1 cup Bell Peppers Mix various colors.

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Pesto Homemade or store-bought.

For the Garnish

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

Equipment

pot
Skillet
mixing bowl
colander

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 3-5 minutes and transfer to ice water.
Slice fennel thinly and place in a bowl.
Fry halloumi in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown.
Toast pine nuts in the same skillet until golden.
Combine pasta, broccoli, fennel, olives, and bell peppers in a bowl.
Mix in pesto and season with salt and pepper.
Serve topped with halloumi and pine nuts, garnish with spring onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served warm or cold and is perfect for meal prep.

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