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Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad

Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Meal Prep Hit

Discover the vibrant and delicious Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad, a perfect meal prep dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 2 cups Pasta fusilli or penne, cooked al dente
For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Halloumi Cheese rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets blanched
  • 1 whole Fennel sliced thinly
  • 1 cup Olives green or black
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers mixed colors for variety
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Pesto jarred or homemade
For the Crunch
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts toasted or walnuts as an alternative
  • 2 stalks Spring Onions thinly sliced, optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • mandoline

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Bring another pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
  3. Slice the fennel thinly and place in a bowl.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry halloumi slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Toast pine nuts in the skillet for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, broccoli, fennel, olives, and bell peppers. Toss gently.
  7. Fold in the pesto dressing and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Mix well.
  8. Serve in plates topped with halloumi, pine nuts, and optional spring onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store salad in an airtight container for up to 4 days with halloumi kept separate until serving.

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