Pasta salad with Haloumi and Umami

Serves 2

Ingredients:

 

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Squeeze of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of umami paste
25g pitted black olives
1 tablespoon pesto
1 tablespoon parsley paste
70g dried spaghetti pasta (per person)
2 teaspoons olive oil, extra
250g haloumi

Method:

1. Whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice and umami paste in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Combine the olives, pesto, parsley in a bowl.
3. Cook pasta in a large saucepan following packet directions. Drain and return to the pan.
4. Heat extra oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook haloumi until golden on both sides.
5. Add oil mixture and olive mixture to pasta. Toss until well combined. Divide among serving bowls. Top with haloumi and smoked salmon.