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Double Honey Haloumi & Pesto Kumato Salad

Double Honey Haloumi & Pesto Kumato Salad

with Avocado & Garlic Chilli Croutons
Berlinda Le
Berlinda LeUpdated on July 16, 2026
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Calories
932 kcal
Protein
42.7g protein
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cashew
  • Pine nut
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Pecan
  • Pistachio
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Walnut
  • Eggs
  • Lupin

We've teamed up with Perfection Fresh, to bring you some superstar ingredients to level up your next meal. These super sweet, yet super versatile tomato variety carries the perfect sweetness ratio to level up any dish. When paired with honey haloumi and a rainbow salad, these tomatoes will have you savouring each and every bite. Compliments to the Kumato we say!

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

1

Red Onion

1

Avocado

2 packet

Haloumi

(Contains: Milk)

1

Garlic

1 packet

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk, Cashew)

1 packet

Pine Nuts

(Contains: Pine nut May be present: Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Milk, Peanuts, Pecan, Pistachio, Sesame, Soy, Walnut)

1 sachet

Chilli Flakes

1

Kumato

4

Sliced Sourdough

(Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Milk, Soy May be present: Sesame, Milk, Almond, Hazelnut, Eggs, Lupin)

1 packet

Spinach & Rocket Mix

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

¼ cup

white wine vinegar

1 tbs

honey

Calories932 kcal
Energy (kJ)3900 kJ
Fat67.4 g
of which saturates30.6 g
Carbohydrate38.1 g
of which sugars20.1 g
Dietary Fibre7.1 g
Protein42.7 g
Sodium2100 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Cooking Steps

Pickle the onion
1
  • In a large bowl, place haloumi and cover with water to soak.
  • Thinly slice red onion.
  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and a good pinch of sugar and salt.
  • Scrunch sliced onion in your hands, then add it to pickling liquid. Add enough water to just cover onion. Set aside.
Get prepped
2
  • Thinly slice Kumato into wedges.
  • Slice avocado in half, scoop out flesh and thinly slice.
  • Finely chop garlic.
Make the croutons
3
  • Cut or tear bake-at-home ciabatta into bite-sized chunks.
  • In a large frying pan, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook ciabatta until golden and slightly crispy, 5-6 minutes. Season to taste.
  • In the last minute of cook time, add garlic, a pinch of chilli flakes (if using) and another drizzle of olive oil, tossing, until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl. 
Cook the haloumi
4
  • Drain haloumi and pat dry. Cut the haloumi into 1cm-thick slices.
  • Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Cook haloumi until golden brown, 1-2 minutes each side.Cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded.
  • Remove pan from heat and add the honey and a splash of water, turning to coat.
Toss the salad
5
  • Drain pickled onion.
  • In a large bowl, combine basil pesto and a good drizzle of olive oil.
  • Add spinach & rocket mix, Kumato, avocado, pickled onion and croutons. Toss to combine and season to taste.
Finish & serve
6
  • Divide rainbow Kumato salad between bowls. Top with seared haloumi.
  • Garnish with pine nuts. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the diverse flavours, finding the combination of haloumi, pesto, and kumato delicious and satisfying.
  • Ease of prep: Customers found this recipe quick and simple to prepare, making it a convenient option for a tasty meal.
  • Suggestions: Some recommended adding cucumber and olives to boost the veggie content and enhance the overall flavour profile.
  • Portions: A few found the serving size small; one clever cook bulked it up with air-fried potato gems.
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