Spinach, Nectarine, and Halloumi Salad

Gorgeous golden brown pan-fried halloumi cheese tops this spinach and nectarine salad dressed with red onion and bell pepper for a crunchy bite.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 366 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 nectarine, pitted and sliced
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 3 teaspoons honey
• ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 (8.8 ounce) package halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, pepper, and basil together in a medium bowl. Set vinaigrette aside.

Step 2

Toss 1/2 of the vinaigrette together with spinach, nectarine, almonds, red onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl.

Step 3

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add strips of halloumi and let cook until the undersides are golden brown and all liquid has been released and evaporates, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until other side is golden brown, about 1 minute more.

Step 4

Plate servings of salad, top with warm halloumi slices, and serve with remaining vinaigrette.