Halloumi, Olive & Spinach Salad

This salad combines pan fried halloumi, spinach, olives,

 salad onion and a chive dressing to flavourful effect.

This salad is hearty enough to be a vegetarian meal.

For a more robust meal, serve with grilled garlic Turkish bread,

lamb koftas or spicy sausages, lemon wedges and tzatziki.

INGREDIENTS ( 4 as a side)

100g Baby Spinach

180g Block of Halloumi Cheese, halved horizontally

1/2 Small Red Onion, thinly sliced

1/2 Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives

Chive Dressing
3 Tbsps Olive Oil
3 Tbsps Lemon Juice
2 Tsps Chives, finely chopped

1 Red Chilli, finely chopped (optional)
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper

METHOD

In a small jar, mix together the oil, lemon juice and chives. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, and add the finely diced chilli.

Heat a grill or heavy based fry pan on a high heat. Using a spatula, transfer both cheese pieces to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip both pieces, and cook the other side for a further 3 to 4 minutes.

Transfer the cheese to a cutting board, allow to cool slightly. Cut into thin strips.


To Serve:

Arrange baby spinach on a platter.

Scatter with thinly sliced salad onion and pitted olives

Next arrange the cheese strips on top.

Drizzle over the dressing.

Serve immediately.