Olive Preserved Lemon and Goat Cheese Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Olive Preserved Lemon and Goat Cheese Salad, a harmony of bold Mediterranean flavors and refreshing textures. Featuring a base of crisp mixed greens, this salad is brought to life with briny kalamata olives, tangy preserved lemon, creamy crumbles of goat cheese, and the delightful crunch of toasted sliced almonds. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and a touch of seasoning, each bite delivers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal as a light appetizer or a sophisticated side dish. Packed with unique ingredients and wholesome flavor, it's a delicious way to brighten any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 whole (rinsed and finely chopped) preserved lemon
• 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds

Directions

Step 1

1. Start by preparing the dressing. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified. Set aside.

Step 2

2. Rinse the preserved lemon well to remove excess salt. Remove the pulp if desired, and finely chop the peel.

Step 3

3. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, chopped preserved lemon, pitted kalamata olives, and sliced almonds.

Step 4

4. Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and gently add it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

5. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if needed.

Step 7

7. Serve immediately as a refreshing and zesty appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(712.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1523.0

Total Fat 141.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 89.1mg	0%
Sodium 7953.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 9.9g
Protein 38.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 530.3mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1129.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.1%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 10.3%