Halloumi and asparagus salad

Babiche Martens

Asparagus is a pretty vegetable, and looks great in this super-quick, delicious salad which will leave you feeling nice and healthy. The tasty halloumi works well with the crisp vegetable, and whole buttery toasted almonds round it off well. I’ve kept the dressing simple so as not to detract from the subtle flavours. When it’s a little warmer outside, you can create this salad on the barbecue.

For the salad

2 bunches	Asparagus, ends trimmed (Main)
1 Tbsp	Butter
200 g	Haloumi cheese, sliced (Main)
100 g	Slivered almonds
1 sprinkle	Microgreens

For the dressing

¼ cup	Neutral oil
2 Tbsp	Sweet chilli sauce
2 Tbsp	Lemon juice

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook asparagus for 3 minutes then remove.
2. Heat butter in a large frying pan to a high heat. Sear the asparagus all over, seasoning with a little salt and pepper. Remove and place on a platter.
3. In the same pan cook halloumi for aminute each side, then place on top of asparagus. Brown almonds in the pan and sprinkle on the platter.
4. Top with a few microgreens and drizzlewith dressing.
5. Serve warm.

More asparagus recipes from Angela

• Prosciutto and asparagus cheese rolls
• Asparagus and salmon bake