Ingredients
What you need
- 220g pasta
- 225g halloumi
- 95g pesto
- 80g spinach
- 200g cherry tomatoes
You'll also need
bowl, knife
Recipe
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Lunch recipe
Halloumi Pesto Pasta Salad
Halloumi pesto pasta salad with spinach and cherry tomatoes for a make-ahead lunch.
30 min520 kcal3 base servingsMake AheadBatch CookLunchbox Friendly
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Method
Step by step
Step 1Get prepped
Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling water for 9 to 11 minutes until just tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
Step 2Start cooking
Halve the cherry tomatoes, roughly chop any large spinach leaves, and cut the halloumi into slices.
Step 3Build the flavour
Cook the halloumi in a dry non-stick frying pan for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden, then cool slightly and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Gluten, Milk
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