Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad: A Fresh and Easy Delight
A vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the richness of halloumi with the crunch of fresh vegetables and the heartiness of pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams halloumi cheese
- 250 grams pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add halloumi cheese and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and slice.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, and parsley.
- Add the sliced halloumi to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later.
Notes
- Feel free to add or substitute other vegetables as desired.
- This salad can be made ahead of time for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad, Halloumi Salad, Pasta Salad, Fresh Salad