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Spinach, Nectarine, and Halloumi Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
5 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight salads because it comes together in just 25 minutes and feels fancy enough for entertaining. Fresh baby spinach pairs beautifully with sweet nectarines and creamy halloumi cheese, while a simple honey mustard vinaigrette ties everything together. Spinach is packed with iron and nutrients that support overall wellness, making this a salad that tastes indulgent but actually nourishes your body. The best part is how affordable these ingredients are, and you probably have most of them on hand already. It's the perfect example of how simple, quality ingredients can create something truly special on your plate.
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Ingredients
- 33 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 33 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 33 teaspoons honey
- 11 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 44 cups baby spinach
- 11 nectarine, pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 22 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
- 22 tablespoons thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 11 (8.8 ounce) package halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, pepper, and basil together in a medium bowl. Set vinaigrette aside.
- 2
Toss 1/2 of the vinaigrette together with spinach, nectarine, almonds, red onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
- 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.
- 4
Plate servings of salad, top with warm halloumi slices, and serve with remaining vinaigrette.
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