Spinach Bacon Haloumi Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Spinach Bacon Haloumi Salad—a perfect harmony of smoky, salty, and fresh flavors! Tender baby spinach forms the vibrant base, while crispy bacon and golden, pan-seared haloumi cheese bring indulgent textures and savory richness. Juicy cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion add a refreshing burst of color and crunch, complemented by a zesty homemade dressing featuring honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. With just 25 minutes from prep to plate, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or the perfect side dish for entertaining. Packed with bold ingredients and unforgettable flavors, this salad is sure to steal the spotlight at your next meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 8 ounces haloumi cheese
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the baby spinach in a large salad bowl. Set aside.
Slice the haloumi into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the haloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and set aside on a plate.
In the same pan, add the bacon slices and cook over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the fried haloumi and crumbled bacon to the salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spinach Bacon Haloumi Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.3 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.6 g | 243% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 249 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 6650 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1771 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 826 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
