Spinach Salad With Halloumi, Pears, And Pine Nuts Recipe

About a month ago, I had my first taste of halloumi — a Greek cheese made of goat and sheep’s milk — what an experience. Perfectly seared and served piping hot with a drizzle of honey, I ate it atop torn pieces of a fresh-baked tender flatbread. So good. Initially hesitant about ordering a dish made solely of cheese, I'm now obsessed with this less-common cheese. The flavor is strong and salty, very different from other cheeses I’ve eaten before. It also has a higher melting point, allowing you to grill or fry slices without it losing its integrity. Halloumi is a wonderful and flavorful addition to many salads. I’ve paired the salty cheese with juicy pears and a light maple vinaigrette in this salad that is good to serve whenever you can get your hands on a ripe pear. Feel free to swap out the spinach for another green, or try a different fruit — in the summer, I’d pair cubes of halloumi with sun-ripened watermelon and fresh baby arugula. Click here to see Recipe SWAT Team: Healthy Greens.