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Tahini Pasta Salad with Halloumi
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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 495 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.