Speedy Halloumi with Pesto Quinoa & Tomato Salsa

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Speedy Halloumi with Pesto Quinoa & Tomato Salsa

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Cuisine: European
Food group: Dairy

A vibrant bowl, perfect for summer! Starring fluffy quinoa, dressed in a tangy lemon pesto dressing and a medley of fresh veg (think juicy tomatoes, crunchy radishes and creamy avocado). To finish? More-ish halloumi, sizzled until golden perfection, generously scattered on top.

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Bring a large saucepan filled with salted water to a boil
  • Pull out a sieve, a large frying pan, a medium bowl & a large mixing bowl

Get the quinoa on

  • Add the quinoa to the saucepan and boil for 13-14 mins, until cooked, then drain
  • Set aside and allow to cool slightly

Make the salsa

  • Thinly slice the spring onions and radishes. Finely chop the coriander. Halve the tomatoes and lemon
  • Place the tomatoes, spring onion, radish and coriander into the medium bowl
  • Squeeze in the juice from half the lemon and season with salt and pepper

Fry the halloumi

  • Cut the halloumi into 2cm chunks and pat dry
  • Heat the large frying pan with 2 tsp oil on high heat. Once hot, add the halloumi and cook for 3-4 mins each side, until golden brown

Meanwhile, build the salad

  • Add the pesto, remaining juice from the lemon and 1 tbsp oil to the large mixing bowl
  • Add the cooled quinoa and salad leaves. Gently toss together and season with salt and pepper
  • Dice the avocado into 1cm cubes

Plate up

  • Share the pesto quinoa salad between bowls. Top with the halloumi, avocado and tomato salsa

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