Grilled Tomato & Halloumi Pasta Salad
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12 oz small dry pasta such as orecchiette
⅓ cup prepared basil pesto
¼ cup lemon juice
approx. 2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
8 oz halloumi cheese
½ tsp salt, divided
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
2 cups Compliments Baby Arugula
12 oz small dry pasta such as orecchiette
⅓ cup prepared basil pesto
¼ cup lemon juice
approx. 2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
8 oz halloumi cheese
½ tsp salt, divided
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
2 cups Compliments Baby Arugula
Directions
1Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 2 tbsp (30 mL) pasta water before draining. Toss pasta with pasta water, pesto and lemon juice. Set aside to cool while doing next steps
2Toss tomatoes with 2 tbsp (30 mL) oil and half the salt. Transfer to 9-in. (23-cm) square foil pan. Cut halloumi into 8 slices; brush with remaining oil and season with remaining salt
3Grill tomatoes on medium-high heat with barbecue lid closed, turning occasionally, about 5 min., or until they begin to blister. Open lid. Remove tomatoes from grill, if ready. Grill halloumi 3 to 5 min., turning once, until softened and grill-marked.
4Stir in grilled tomatoes, avocado and arugula into reserved pasta mixture. Divide onto 8 dishes. Top with grilled halloumi to serve.
Tips
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Substitute arugula with baby spinach or mixed baby kale.
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