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Mediterranean Haloumi & Olive Bowl

Mediterranean Haloumi & Olive Bowl

with Pearl Couscous & Fetta
4.5(394)Review summaryRead review summary highlights
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
: 
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Protein
: 
30.1g protein
Preparation Time
: 
30 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Walnut
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Almond
  • Macadamia
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Cashew
  • Soy

With favourite ingredients from the sun-soaked Mediterranean region, this bowl is supercharged with flavour. From the squeaky haloumi to the kalamata olives, fetta (yep, double cheese!) and pesto dressing, it's a dinner to remember.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1

sweet potato

1 block

haloumi

(Contains: Milk)

1

tomato

1

cucumber

¼

red onion

1 bag

parsley

2 clove

garlic

1 packet

creamy pesto dressing

(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Walnut May be present: Almond, Macadamia, Cashew)

1 packet

pearl couscous

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy)

1 packet

kalamata olives

1 packet

Fetta Cubes

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1.25 cup

water

1 tsp

white wine vinegar

per serving
Energy (kJ)3441 kJ
Fat50.3 g
of which saturates17.7 g
Carbohydrate58.1 g
of which sugars15.2 g
Protein30.1 g
Sodium1349 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Baking Tray
•Baking Paper
•Medium Pan
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C. Cut the sweet potato into smalll chunks. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.

2
2

While the sweet potato is roasting, cut the haloumi into 1cm slices. Thinly slice the tomato into half moons. Roughly chop the cucumber. Thinly slice the red onion (see ingredients). Finely chop the parsley. Finely chop the garlic. In a small bowl, combine the creamy pesto dressing with a dash of water.

3
3

Heat a medium saucepan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the pearl couscous and garlic and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the water and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the couscous is tender and the water has been absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Stir through the roasted sweet potato, 1/2 the parsley and 1/2 the kalamata olives.

4
4

While the couscous is cooking, combine the tomato, cucumber, onion, remaining olives, white wine vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil in a medium bowl. Crumble in the fetta cubes and stir to combine.

5
5

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the haloumi until golden, 1-2 minutes each side.

6
6

Divide the sweet potato and olive pearl couscous between bowls. Top with the haloumi slices, salad and drizzle over the creamy pesto dressing. Garnish with the remaining parsley.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the mix of Mediterranean flavours, though some found it overly salty due to the olives, haloumi, and fetta combination.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with a few noting trouble cooking the pearl couscous to the right consistency.
  • Suggestions: Consider reducing the amount of red onion and olives for a more balanced flavour. Some added chicken or roasted chickpeas for extra protein.
  • Leftovers: Tasty both warm and cold, making it great for next-day lunches.
  • Portions: Several found the portion size a bit small for dinner, especially compared to other HelloFresh meals.
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