Watermelon and Haloumi

Ingredients

1 teaspoon shallot minced

1 teaspoon minced garlic

Salt

2 ounces red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

4 ounces plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds

1 tablespoon chopped mint

4 (1-ounce) slices watermelon

4 (1-ounce) slices haloumi

Directions

Place shallots and garlic in mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt. Add vinegar and honey and whisk. Slowly whisk in 4 ounces oil. Fold in the almonds and mint. Pour over melon and let marinate for 1 hour. Heat a medium skillet over a medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Sear haloumi for 1 minute per side. Remove from pan, top with marinated watermelon and serve.