Pepino, Halloumi & Fennel Salad

Sweet pepino and crisp vegetables meet warm halloumi and pistachios.

Cooking time ≈ 15 min

Estimated nutrition · Per serving
≈ 380 kcal · Protein 14 g · Carbs 14 g · Fat 31 g

Ingredients

• 1 ripe pepino
• 1 cucumber
• 180 g halloumi
• ¼ small fennel bulb
• A handful of fresh mint leaves
• A few basil leaves
• 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
• Dressing
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Zest of ½ lemon
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Sea salt (only if needed)

Method

1. Thinly slice pepino and fennel, and shave cucumber into ribbons. Cube halloumi and pan-fry until golden.
2. Whisk oil, lemon juice, zest and black pepper. Toss fruit, vegetables and herbs with most of the dressing.
3. Top with warm halloumi, pistachios and the remaining dressing. Add salt only if needed.