Watermelon Salad with Seared Halloumi

(serves 4 to 6)

Salad Ingredients:

    • 6 oz Halloumi cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick
    • 5 cups cubed watermelon
    • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
    • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
    • 1/4 cup shredded basil

olive oil, for searing the cheese

Dressing Ingredients:

    • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
    • 1/4 cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
    • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard

-In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Set aside.

-Heat a skillet over medium heat. Drizzle in just enough olive oil to coat the pan (one to

two teaspoons).

-Add the cheese slices to the skillet and sear for one minute on each side, until golden.

Remove cheese from the skillet and drain on a paper towel.

-When cheese is cool enough to handle, slice into sticks (1/4-inch wide).

-To assemble the salad: arrange spinach leaves on the bottom of a shallow serving dish.

Top with tomato wedges, watermelon cubes and seared Halloumi. Sprinkle with

shredded basil. Drizzle with dressing and serve.