Name: Baby spinach and haloumi salad
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 340 gram asparagus, trimmed, cut into 5cm lengths; 250 gram haloumi cheese, sliced thinly; 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives; 2 large avocados, (640g) peeled, sliced thinly; 200 gram baby spinach leaves; 4 green onions, sliced thinly

Baby spinach and haloumi salad

This salad is simple and delicious with warm slices of haloumi cheese, wedges of avocado, asparagus and a zingy chive dressing.

Ingredients

340 gram asparagus, trimmed, cut into 5cm lengths

250 gram haloumi cheese, sliced thinly

1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives

2 large avocados, (640g) peeled, sliced thinly

200 gram baby spinach leaves

4 green onions, sliced thinly

Method

1.Boil, steam or microwave asparagus until tender; drain. Rinse under cold water; drain.

2.Heat large oiled frying pan; cook cheese, in batches, until browned lightly both sides.

3.Make chive dressing by placing oil, lemon juice and chives in screw-top jar; shake well.

4.Place asparagus and cheese in large bowl with remaining ingredients and dressing; toss gently to combine.

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