Candyland Marinated Tomatoes with Pasta & Halloumi Cheese - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 2 cups Candyland tomatoes (small currant type (or use small cherry tomatoes) )
• 3 tablespoons Karen’s “Shaken” Italian Dressing (see recipe )
• 1 cup thinly sliced Red Onions
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 pinches salt & pepper
• 1/2 cup sourdough bread (crusts removed)
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 4 1/2 inch slices Halloumi (4.4 ounces total )
• 1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri Chili Powder*
• 3 cups cooked pasta (about 6 ounces (use more if you like))
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ( a fruity one )