Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Steps
- 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.
- In a separate pot, boil water, add broccoli florets, and blanch for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, then drain.
- Slice the fennel bulb thinly and place in a mixing bowl.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and fry halloumi slices for 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, toast pine nuts for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, broccoli, fennel, olives, and bell peppers. Toss to mix.
- Add pesto to the mixture and fold in gently, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate the salad, top with crispy halloumi and toasted pine nuts, and serve warm or chilled.
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Notes
This salad is versatile; feel free to adjust ingredients to suit your tastes.
