Colorful Halloumi Pasta Salad: Easy, Fresh, and Delightfully Tasty
A vibrant and fresh pasta salad featuring halloumi cheese, perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams pasta
- 150 grams halloumi cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- ½ cup bell peppers
- ¼ cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Meanwhile, cube the halloumi and pan-fry until golden.
- Chop the vegetables and combine them in a large bowl.
- Add the cooled pasta and fried halloumi to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately or chill in the fridge.
Notes
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add your choice of herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams