Herb-encrusted Haloumi with Mixed Salad and Poppy Seed Dressing

Serves 2

For the Haloumi:

Ingredients

•      1 tsp cumin
•      1 tsp smoked paprika
•      2 tsp dried thyme
•      2 tsp dried oregano
•      Sea salt
•      1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
•      300g haloumi, cut into thick slices
•      2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

•      Combine cumin, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add olive oil and then toss to combine with the haloumi
•      Grill each piece of cheese for 1-2 minutes per side
•      Serve immediately with the salad and dressing below

Salad ingredients

•      Butter lettuce, broken up
•      10-12 cherry tomatoes, halved
•      1 large avocado, sliced
•      2 spring onions, thinly sliced

Dressing ingredients

•      Juice of ½ a lemon
•      1 tbsp red wine vinegar
•      1 tsp Dijon mustard
•      1 small clove garlic, crushed
•      2 tbsp poppy seeds
•      2 tbsp olive oil
•      salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

•      Combine salad ingredients. Whisk together ingredients for dressing and pour over the salad

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