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Crispy Halloumi Pear Brussels Farro Lunch Boxes

4 lunches ยท 2026-09-20

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces halloumi, cubed
  • 2 pears, sliced
  • 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
  • 2 cups cooked farro
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  1. Cook farro according to package directions, then cool.
  2. Crisp halloumi cubes in a skillet until golden on both sides.
  3. Shave Brussels sprouts thinly and slice pears.
  4. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, and black pepper into a dressing.
  5. Divide farro, Brussels sprouts, arugula, halloumi, pears, and walnuts into four lunch boxes.
  6. Pack dressing separately and add it just before eating.

Why it works

This recipe uses conservative food composition language only: halloumi for savory bite, farro for chewy grains, pear for juicy crunch, Brussels sprouts for texture, and walnuts for crunch.

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