Tahini Pasta Salad with Halloumi

Name: Tahini Pasta Salad with Halloumi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 -6
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons Tahini; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 small clove garlic; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ pound fusilli pasta; ¼ pound halloumi cheese; olive oil; 1 cup snap peas; 1 cup arugula; ½ cup Thinly sliced radishes; ¼ cup mint

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 -6
Calories
495 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Tahini Pasta Salad with Halloumi

Iris Warren

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This tahini pasta salad with grilled halloumi, sugar snap peas, radishes, arugula, and mint is loaded with bright and fresh flavors and a creamy tahini dressing, making it a delicious vegetarian lunch or potluck side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Tahini
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest , plus more for serving
1 teaspoon honey
1 small clove garlic , pressed or minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ pound fusilli pasta
¼ pound halloumi cheese , sliced into ¼-inch thick planks
olive oil , for grilling
1 cup snap peas , trimmed and cut into thin strips
1 cup arugula
½ cup Thinly sliced radishes , about 4 or 5
¼ cup mint , chopped

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Instructions

Start with making the dressing. Add the olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large serving bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add 1-2 tablespoons of kosher salt. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and give it a quick rinse under cold water. The pasta should be cool before adding it to the other ingredients so the veggies don't wilt.
While the pasta is cooking, grill your halloumi. Bring an indoor grill pan to medium-high heat and brush the grill with olive oil. Drizzle both sides of the halloumi planks with a bit more olive oil, then place them on the grill. Reduce the heat to medium and grill each side for about 5 minutes, or until the grill marks are golden brown and the cheese has softened.
Whisk the dressing again. Add the cooled pasta, snap peas, arugula, radishes, and mint to the bowl. Toss well to combine. Taste and season with more salt if desired. Add the slabs of grilled halloumi to the salad or cut them into bite-sized chunks and toss them with the pasta. Top with more freshly grated lemon zest and fresh mint before serving. This salad is great served at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

While this pasta salad tastes best the day it's made, it can be made 3 days ahead of serving. Just know that the radishes will soften over time.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 495kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Sodium 644mg (27%) Potassium 185mg (5%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 514IU (10%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 331mg (33%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 495 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	495kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	44g	15%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	14g	70%
Sodium	644mg	27%
Potassium	185mg	4%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	514IU	10%
Vitamin C	24mg	27%
Calcium	331mg	33%
Iron	1mg	6%