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Garlicky Halloumi, Charred Tender Stem Broccoli & Pearl Barley Salad With A Spinach & Rosemary Pesto Dressing

Name: Garlicky Halloumi, Charred Tender Stem Broccoli & Pearl Barley Salad With A Spinach & Rosemary Pesto Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 240g Tender stem Broccoli; 250g pack Halloumi; 1.5 tbsp Garlic minced; Olive Oil @colive.oil; 1/3 cup Pearl Barley (I cook it in stock for more flavour!); Handful Pine nuts, toasted; 250g Mixed colour tomatoes diced; Sea salt flakes; Freshly ground black pepper; ROSEMARY PESTO; 200g Spinach; 2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary chopped; 4 Cloves Garlic crushed; 1/2 Cup Toasted Pine nuts; 3/4 cup Parmesan Grated; 1/2 Cup Olive Oil; 1-2 tsp Chilli Flakes (depending on how much kick you want, I like it spicy)

by Zarina June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021

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Cheesy, zesty, spicy and creamy, this pesto is my current obsession! I drizzled it over some hassle back potatoes last week, and today, it’s slathered all over charred tender stem broccoli, crispy halloumi shallow fried in a ton of garlic, fresh heirloom tomatoes and pearl barley. Such a gorgeous warm sharing salad platter!

Garlicky Halloumi, Charred Tender Stem Broccoli & Pearl Barley Salad With A Spinach & Rosemary Pesto Dressing

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cooking Time: 20 Minutes 20 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

240g Tender stem Broccoli

250g pack Halloumi

1.5 tbsp Garlic minced

Olive Oil @colive.oil

1/3 cup Pearl Barley (I cook it in stock for more flavour!)

Handful Pine nuts, toasted

250g Mixed colour tomatoes diced

Sea salt flakes

Freshly ground black pepper

ROSEMARY PESTO

200g Spinach

2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary chopped

4 Cloves Garlic crushed

1/2 Cup Toasted Pine nuts

3/4 cup Parmesan Grated

1/2 Cup Olive Oil

1-2 tsp Chilli Flakes (depending on how much kick you want, I like it spicy)

Instructions

Slice the Halloumi into 1/2” thick pieces, add to a plate with a few generous glugs of olive oil and the minced garlic, set aside to marinate

Add the pesto ingredients to a food processor and pulse until well combined (if too thick, add more oil or water to your liking), set aside.

Cook the pearl barley according to packet instructions, set aside

Place the tender stem broccoli on a large plate, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and cook on a hot griddle pan or BBQ until charred but still crunchy. Set aside

Heat a frying pan over medium heat, once hot add the Halloumi and shallow fry until crisp

Assemble the salad in a large serving plate by layering the pearl barley, tender stem broccoli, tomatoes and halloumi

Drizzle with the pesto dressing and sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts

Serve immediately and enjoy!

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2 comments

Elle September 25, 2022 - 3:49 am

I make the pesto dressing on a weekly basis. Its so freaking yum! I put it on eggs, use it on steamed cauliflower, broccoli and zucchini (with whatever protein I have on hand) for a keto pasta. On jacket potatoes with some yogurt, I could keep going. It is honestly so good and so easy to make. I sub peanuts for pine nuts because they are cheaper and add lemon juice and salt. Thanks for the great recipe.

Zars Kitchen Admin October 31, 2022 - 1:25 pm

Yay!! So pleased to hear that and so happy you love it as much as I do!! X

Garlicky Halloumi, Charred Tender Stem Broccoli & Pearl Barley Salad With A Spinach & Rosemary Pesto Dressing

Garlicky Halloumi, Charred Tender Stem Broccoli & Pearl Barley Salad With A Spinach & Rosemary Pesto Dressing

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