Butternut Squash and Halloumi Salad

Name: Butternut Squash and Halloumi Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped; olive oil, or as needed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1.5 cups water; 1 cup couscous; 0.5 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved; 1 (8.8 ounce) package halloumi cheese, sliced; olive oil, or as needed; 3 tablespoons roasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons honey-mustard dressing

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Roasted butternut squash and halloumi salad with pine nuts, beans, and couscous. Healthier and super yummy! This is a great accompaniment to a BBQ or gorgeous as a light summer dinner. Super easy and cheap.

Recipe by MrsGPie

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped
olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups water
1 cup couscous
½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 (8.8 ounce) package halloumi cheese, sliced
olive oil, or as needed
3 tablespoons roasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons honey-mustard dressing

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine butternut squash pieces, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix to combine. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until butternut squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
Place green beans into a large skillet over high heat and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
Preheat a nonstick frying pan over high heat. Place halloumi cheese slices on a plate and brush both sides lightly with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook cheese in the hot pan until each slice develops a deep brown crust, about 1 minute on the first side and 1 to 2 minutes on the other.
Allow all ingredients to cool. Combine roasted squash, green beans, halloumi cheese, couscous, and pine nuts in a bowl. Drizzle with honey mustard dressing.

Cook's Notes:

You can use lentils instead of couscous.

Don't be afraid to try different dressings or veggies with this salad. It's really versatile! For example, a seasonal vegetable like asparagus is a nice alternative to the beans.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

686	Calories
37g	Fat
72g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 686
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g	47%
Saturated Fat 12g	62%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 783mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 72g	26%
Dietary Fiber 10g	34%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 63mg	315%
Calcium 156mg	12%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 1128mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.