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This sweet and savory salad combines fresh raspberries with salty halloumi, tender baby spinach and crunchy pine nuts, drizzled in a balsamic dressing.

This is a great light lunch option for sharing.

Ingredients

  • 5 ½ ounce halloumi by pittas
  • 2 cup baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon, whole pieces pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 each avocado
  • ¼ cup raspberries

Instructions

  1. Add the pine nuts to a dry skillet over a low/medium heat and toast gently for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.
  2. Slice the halloumi in half lengthwise across the thinnest part, then half again so you have four even pieces. Add to a dry skillet over a medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden brown.
  3. Add the spinach to a serving dish. Thinly slice the avocado and add to the spinach. Season with a little salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  4. Arrange the halloumi over the salad and top with the fresh raspberries and toasted pine nuts.
  5. Whisk together the balsamic and olive oil and drizzle over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 2
  • Calories: 467.6kcal/1956.5kJ (per serving)
  • Fat: 39.8g (per serving)
  • Carbs: 11.7g (per serving)
  • Protein: 19.4g (per serving)