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Greek-Style Haloumi & Pearl Couscous Salad

Greek-Style Haloumi & Pearl Couscous Salad

with Qukes, Olives & Creamy Pesto Dressing
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on July 24, 2026
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Calories
792 kcal
Protein
29.9g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Walnut
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Almond
  • Cashew
  • Macadamia
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Wheat

We've teamed up with Perfection Fresh, to bring you some superstar ingredients to level up your next meal. Small in size but mighty in flavour, the crunchy Quke will become the best part of this salad bowl. When paired with Greek-style haloumi, olives and flavour-packed currant couscous, you’ll be savouring each and every bite. Compliments to the Qukes we say!

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

1 packet

Creamy Pesto Dressing

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

1

Red Onion

1 packet

Currants

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

1 packet

Haloumi

(Contains: Milk)

2

Garlic

1 packet

Snacking Tomatoes

3

Baby Cucumber

1 packet

Pearl Couscous

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

1 packet

Kalamata Olives

1 packet

Spinach & Rocket Mix

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

¼ cup

white wine vinegar

1.25 cup

water

Calories792 kcal
Energy (kJ)3310 kJ
Fat46.2 g
of which saturates16.5 g
Carbohydrate62.2 g
of which sugars13.1 g
Dietary Fibre8.5 g
Protein29.9 g
Sodium1180 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

Pickle the onion
1

• In a medium bowl, place haloumi and cover with
water to soak. Set aside.
• Thinly slice red onion (see ingredients). Finely
chop garlic.
• In a small bowl, combine the white wine
vinegar and a good pinch of sugar and salt.
• Scrunch sliced onion in your hands, then add to
pickling liquid. Add enough water to just cover
onion. Set aside. 

Make the couscous
2

• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle
of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook pearl couscous and garlic, stirring
occasionally, until golden and fragrant,
1-2 minutes.
• Carefully add the water, currants and a pinch
of salt. Reduce heat to medium, then simmer,
stirring occasionally, until couscous is tender
and water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Remove
from heat and set aside to cool.

Prep the veggies
3

• While couscous is cooking, halve snacking
tomatoes.
• Roughly chop Qukes.

Cook the haloumi
4

• Drain haloumi and pat dry. Cut haloumi into
1cm-thick slices.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil
over medium-high heat.
• Cook haloumi until golden brown, 1-2 minutes
each side. 

Bring it all together
5

• Drain pickled onion.
• To the couscous, add snacking tomatoes,
kalamata olives, Qukes, pickled onion,
spinach & rocket mix (see ingredients) and a
drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper
to taste. 

Finish & serve
6

• Divide pearl couscous salad between bowls.
• Top with Greek-style haloumi and drizzle with
creamy pesto dressing to serve. Enjoy! 

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Fresh and flavourful, this Greek-inspired salad was a hit with adults. The sweet tomatoes and pearl couscous were standout ingredients.
  • Ease of prep: Quick to make with easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is great for a speedy meal.
  • Suggestions: Some found the dish more satisfying with added protein; consider including chicken or another meat option.
  • Leftovers: Makes for a tasty lunch the next day, with the salad holding up well for later enjoyment.
  • Kid-friendly: Mixed reactions from children; while some enjoyed it, others found it less appealing.
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