Basil, halloumi and nectarine salad

Ingredients

• 4 nectarines, stoned and cut into wedges
• 1 avocado, peeled and cubed 
• 1 punnet (250g) mini plum tomatoes, halved 
• 1 packet (80g) fresh rocket 
• ¼ punnet (5g) fresh basil 
• 1 block (250g) halloumi cheese, sliced 
• Salt and milled pepper 

Dressing: 

• 1 Tbsp (15ml) basil pesto 
• ¼ cup (60ml) each olive oil and sherry vinegar 
• Pinch of sugar 

Method

1. Place nectarine wedges, avocado, tomatoes, rocket and basil into a salad bowl. 
2. Season halloumi and heat a griddle pan over medium heat. 
3. Grill halloumi until golden all over (you can also braai the halloumi on medium-hot coals for 5-8 minutes.) 
4. Cool slightly, then pile on top of salad. 
5. Whisk the dressing ingredients together. 
6. Pour over salad, toss and serve immediately.  

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