Phoodie’s Haloumi, Quinoa and Sweet Roasted Almond Salad with Balsamic and Honey Dressing 2

This salad doesn’t need a mega introduction.

I’ve pretty much just got one thing to say about it.

It’s the yummiest dish involving Haloumi you’ll ever eat.

In my opinion.

So there’s that.

Hope you agree :)

ENJOY!

INGREDIENTS

420 grams Haloumi

80 grams Rocket

120 grams Spinach

1 cup uncooked Quinoa

1/2 bunch Mint

2 Mandarins

1 and 1/2 cups Honey Roasted Almonds – store bought (I get mine from the supermarket)

For the dressing:

3 tablespoons Honey

3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

METHOD

1) Cook the quinoa as per the instructions on the packet. I use tri-colour Quinoa but any will do!

2) Once cooked, spread it across a large platter to cool it ASAP.

3) In a bowl, place the rocket, spinach, mint, mandarin segments. Set aside.

4) Slice Haloumi into 1.5cm wide pieces, pat dry with paper towel and pan fry on both sides until dark golden. No need to use any oil if using a non stick pan, if you need to use oil, only use a light spray to ensure cheese doesn’t stick to pan. Once each piece is done, set aside on paper towel.

5) To make dressing, combine honey, balsamic and oil in a bowl whisking with a fork (or shake in a jar).

6) Toss cooled Quinoa through salad leaf / mandarin mix. Add dressing, spoon by spoon to coat quinoa and salad mix.

7) Add nuts just prior to serving and gently toss through.

8) Top salad with haloumi slices and a few more nuts.

EATTTTTT!!