Golden Halloumi with Cos and Almond Salad

Prepare the Lettuce

1. 1

   Discard any damaged outer leaves from the lettuce hearts.

2. 2

   Separate the small inner leaves, leaving them whole.

3. 3

   Cut off and include any pale green sections from the larger leaves outside.

4. 4

   Tear into manageable pieces.

Prepare the Salad

1. 5

   Place the lettuce pieces in a bowl.

2. 6

   Toss with the nut oil, lemon juice and a little seasoning.

3. 7

   Mix in the almonds.

Cook the Halloumi

1. 8

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over a medium-high heat.

2. 9

   Slice the halloumi across thinly into about 12 slices.

3. 10

   Dip half the halloumi slices into the flour and fry for 30-60 seconds each side until golden.

4. 11

   Repeat with the remainder.

Serve

1. 12

   Serve immediately with the salad and pitta bread.