Spinach, Nectarine, and Halloumi Salad

 This salad screams late summer vibes.  So good, people! I found this one in the All Recipes magazine and have already added the ingredients to my next shopping list so we can have it again.  This said that it served 4.  Nope.  Not if it is a main meal.  We almost polished it off! Maybe we were just hungry?

Spinach, Nectarine, and Halloumi Salad

Dressing

2 T. white wine vinegar

2 T. olive oil

1 T. honey

1 t. dijon mustard

1/4 t. salt

1/4 t. black pepper

1/4 t. dried basil

Whisk all of this together in a small bowl or throw it in a little jar like I do and shake it until well combined.   

I only used 1/2 of this dressing--it's plenty.  Save the other half to make another batch of this--you will want to!

Salad

1 (5-oz) package of baby spinach

3 nectarines, pitted and sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1/4 c. thinly sliced red onion

1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted

1 (8-oz.) pkg. Halloumi cheese, sliced into strips (my package was 7 oz.  no biggie)

Toss 1/2 the dressing with the spinach, nectarines, bell pepper, onion, and almonds.

In a cast iron (or large skillet, but cast iron is great!) over med-high heat, add the cheese to grill it to golden brown on both sides.

Add to the top of the salad.  Enjoy.

---------------------

c = cup

T = tablespoon

t= teaspoon

oz = ounce