Shimeji Mushrooms, Haloumi Cheese and Spinach Salad

A wonderful mixture of textures, tastes and colors for any festive occasion!

Ingredients:
  • 1 tray of brown or white shimeji mushrooms in two colors, separated from the base
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • Little olive oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 package (200 gr) haloumi cheese, cut into slices/ cubes
  • 1 purple onion or 3 shallots peeled and sliced into rings
  • Handful of halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 bag (400 gr) of baby spinach leaves/ rocket
  • Sliced toasted almonds (optional)
Dressing:
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • Salt, black pepper
  • 1 tray of brown or white shimeji mushrooms in two colors, separated from the base
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • Little olive oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 package (200 gr) haloumi cheese, cut into slices/ cubes
  • 1 purple onion or 3 shallots peeled and sliced into rings
  • Handful of halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 bag (400 gr) of baby spinach leaves/ rocket
  • Sliced toasted almonds (optional)
Dressing:
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • Salt, black pepper
Method:

Mix all the dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar.

Heat a little olive oil in a skillet, add garlic and mushrooms, toss lightly, season with salt and pepper and put into a dish.  Add a little oil to the pan and fry the haloumi cheese until brown.

Assemble the salad: Arrange the leaves, cherry tomatoes, onion rings, mushrooms and cheese in a bowl.  Drizzle the dressing over the salad , toss lightly, sprinkler with almonds and serve immediately.

Bon appétit!