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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
2. Rinse the preserved lemon well to remove excess salt. Remove the pulp if desired, and finely chop the peel.
3. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, chopped preserved lemon, pitted kalamata olives, and sliced almonds.
4. Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and gently add it to the salad bowl.
5. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if needed.
7. Serve immediately as a refreshing and zesty appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.4 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | 195% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 7954 mg | 346% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 530 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1129 mg | 24% | |
*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.
