Delicious Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad for Summer Bliss

A vibrant Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings, blending halloumi cheese with fresh veggies and pasta.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta Base

2 cups pasta Choose your favorite shape, like fusilli or penne.

For the Salad Ingredients

200 grams halloumi cheese Rinse to reduce saltiness, then fry.
1 cup broccoli Blanch briefly.
1 small fennel Thinly sliced.
1/2 cup olives Select green or black.
1 cup bell peppers Use a mix of colors.

For the Dressing

1/4 cup pesto Mediterranean flavors.

For the Crunch

2 tablespoons pine nuts Toast until aromatic.
2 stalks spring onions Sliced.
1/4 cup basil leaves Optional topping.

Equipment

pot
Skillet
Mixing Bowl
sharp knife
mandolin

Method

Cooking Steps

Cook pasta according to package instructions (8-10 minutes for al dente). Drain and rinse under cold water.
Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to ice water, then drain.
Thinly slice fennel and add it to the bowl with the pasta and broccoli.
In a skillet, heat oil, fry halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes each side until golden.
Toast pine nuts in a separate skillet over medium-low heat until lightly browned.
Combine pasta, broccoli, olives, and bell peppers. Drizzle with pesto and toss well.
Serve topped with halloumi, toasted pine nuts, and spring onions. Garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Best served fresh with halloumi added just before serving.

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