Description
A flavorful twist on a classic pasta salad featuring halloumi cheese, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne or fusilli)
- Halloumi Cheese
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Red Onion
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Fresh Herbs (Basil or Parsley)
- Garlic
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
- Prepare the Halloumi: Slice halloumi and sear in a skillet until golden brown.
- Chop Your Vegetables: Dice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, halloumi, vegetables, and herbs.
- Add the Dressing: Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
Can be made in advance and stored in the fridge. Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: halloumi, pasta salad, Mediterranean, summer salad, healthy recipe