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Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad

Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad: A Quick Mediterranean Feast

Experience the vibrant flavors of Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad, a nutritious and quick Mediterranean dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 250 grams Pasta Select your favorite variety; cook to al dente.
For the Salad
  • 200 grams Halloumi Cheese Rinse and pat dry before frying.
  • 100 grams Broccoli Florets Briefly blanch to maintain color.
  • 1 medium Fennel Slice thinly or substitute with celery.
  • 100 grams Olives Choose green or black.
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers Mix different colors.
  • 2 stalks Spring Onions Optional, for added freshness.
For the Dressing
  • 100 grams Pesto Adjust amount to taste.
For the Garnish
  • 30 grams Pine Nuts Toasted for maximum flavor.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add pasta, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a separate pot, boil water, add broccoli florets, and blanch for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, then drain.
  3. Slice the fennel bulb thinly and place in a mixing bowl.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and fry halloumi slices for 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown.
  5. In the same skillet, toast pine nuts for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, broccoli, fennel, olives, and bell peppers. Toss to mix.
  7. Add pesto to the mixture and fold in gently, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Plate the salad, top with crispy halloumi and toasted pine nuts, and serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is versatile; feel free to adjust ingredients to suit your tastes.

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