Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that harmonizes creamy halloumi cheese with fresh, crunchy vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile—customize it with your favorite ingredients! In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a colorful medley that’s both satisfying and packed with flavor. Ideal for meal prep, it keeps well in the fridge, making it a convenient option for lunch or dinner throughout the week. Enjoy this refreshing and nutritious salad as an easy go-to recipe that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams pasta of your choice
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 300 grams broccoli (cut into small florets)
- 200 grams halloumi (cubed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
- 1 fennel (sliced thinly)
- 2 tablespoons olives (sliced into rings)
- 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers (cut into strips)
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 2 spring onions (sliced into rings)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté sliced fennel and broccoli until tender yet crisp.
- In another pan, fry cubed halloumi until golden brown on all sides.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sautéed vegetables, fried halloumi, olives, roasted red peppers, toasted pine nuts, and spring onions. Drizzle with pesto and toss gently.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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