Description
Delight in a vibrant Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad that combines the rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with fresh vegetables and creamy halloumi cheese. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, making it a versatile dish that everyone will love. Ready in just 25 minutes, each bite offers a burst of flavor thanks to the combination of pesto, olives, and roasted red peppers. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a simple weeknight meal, this salad is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Elevate your dining experience with this delightful dish that celebrates fresh ingredients and wholesome flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams pasta
- 300 grams broccoli
- 1 fennel bulb
- 200 grams halloumi cheese
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Olives
- Roasted red peppers
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, boil water and cook broccoli florets for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry cubed halloumi until golden brown on all sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, broccoli, sliced fennel, olives, roasted red peppers, toasted pine nuts, and fried halloumi. Toss with pesto until evenly coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg