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Olive, Lemon, and Goat Cheese Salad

Goat cheese goes a long way, especially when it’s added with fresh mint, baby spinach, black olives and a whole host of other great flavors. It’s a real toss-up!
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Course Cold Appetizer
Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 929.51 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 preserved lemons, rinds only
  • 1/2 cup(s) good black olives
  • 1 small fresh garlic clove, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon(s) minced fresh mint leaves
  • 1/8 cup(s) goat cheese, crumbled
  • 8 ounce(s) fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
  • 1/4 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • 1/4 cup(s) toasted pine nuts

Instructions

 

  • Chop the preserved lemon rinds and olives together roughly until pieces are about 1/2 centimeter or smaller.
  • Mince the garlic clove together with the mint leaves, and toss with the lemon rinds and olives.
  • Allow sitting at room temperature for about an hour to allow flavors to mingle.
  • Lay the spinach leaves together in a serving bowl, and scatter the preserved lemon rind and olive mixture over them.
  • Drop the pieces of goat cheese evenly over the top, and drizzle with the olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Sprinkle with the pine nuts and toss gently and serve.
  • Ready in 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 929.51kcalCarbohydrates: 39.32gProtein: 15.55gFat: 86.28gSaturated Fat: 11.9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 739.59mgFiber: 15.08gSugar: 7.26g

Keyword Compound, Fresh Spinach, Lemon, Vegetables
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