Greek Roasted Tomato And Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    6 1/2 ounces halloumi cheese (or fresh Mozzarella)
    1/4 cup olive oil
    2 cloves garlic, crushed
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1 teaspoon dried marjoram
    8 roma tomatoes, halved
    1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges,with base intact
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
    salt
    fresh coarse ground black pepper
    6 ounces baby spinach leaves
Preparation
    Cut cheese into 1/2 inch thick lenghtwise slices.
    Mix oil, garlic and herbs in a shallow dish, add cheese, cover and marinate 1 to 2 hours.
    Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.
    PLace onions and tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tbls of the extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbls balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
    Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
    Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, drain the cheese and cook for 1 minute each side or until golden brown.
    Divide spinach among 4 serving plates, top with toamatoes and onions.
    Whisk together the remaining oil and vinegar and drizzle over the salad.
    Top with Haloumi and serve.

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