Preserved lemon & tomato salad with feta

Vegetarian
Health score
33%
Preserved lemon & tomato salad with feta
15 min.
4
247kcal

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If you're looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish to brighten up your meal, look no further than this delightful Preserved Lemon & Tomato Salad with Feta. This Mediterranean-inspired salad is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking only 15 minutes from start to finish, but it also boasts an enticing combination of flavors and textures that will elevate any dining experience. Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack, it's a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.

Imagine the juicy sweetness of ripe tomatoes paired with the tangy notes of preserved lemon, creating a delightful contrast on your palate. The addition of thinly sliced red onion brings a crunch and sharpness, while the creamy feta cheese adds richness and depth. To tie all the components together, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice enhance the freshness of the ingredients. Finally, a scattering of finely shredded parsley and mint infuses the salad with vibrant herbal aromas, making each bite a celebratory experience.

Served alongside warm, crusty bread, this salad invites you to dig in and savor every bite. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a quiet meal at home, this dish promises to delight your guests and satisfy your taste buds. So grab your freshest ingredients and let the flavors of the Mediterranean inspire your next culinary creation!

Ingredients

  • large tomatoes fresh thick deseeded cut into strips
  • large onion red thinly sliced
  •  simple preserved lemons cut into thin strips (see tip)
  • 200 feta cheese 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  • small bunch flat parsley shredded finely
  • servings top 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Put the tomatoes, onion and lemon in a shallow bowl or platter. Crumble the feta over, drizzle with oil and lemon juice, and scatter over the herbs.
  2. Toss gently just before serving along with chunks of warm, crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories247kcal
Protein14.93%
Fat64.32%
Carbs20.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.13
Glycemic Load
3.49
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
21.288260713868%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
1.29mg
Apigenin
30.71mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.55mg
Myricetin
2.36mg
Quercetin
6.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:246.89kcal
12.34%
Fat:18.29g
28.14%
Saturated Fat:7.7g
48.15%
Carbohydrates:13.28g
4.43%
Net Carbohydrates:10.11g
3.68%
Sugar:6.22g
6.91%
Cholesterol:44.5mg
14.83%
Sodium:594.38mg
25.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.55g
19.1%
Vitamin K:253.31µg
241.25%
Vitamin A:2928.26IU
58.57%
Vitamin C:47.37mg
57.42%
Calcium:291.51mg
29.15%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.4%
Phosphorus:229.77mg
22.98%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.31%
Folate:72.17µg
18.04%
Potassium:586.54mg
16.76%
Vitamin E:2.2mg
14.67%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.27%
Vitamin B12:0.85µg
14.08%
Zinc:1.96mg
13.07%
Fiber:3.17g
12.67%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.82%
Selenium:7.94µg
11.34%
Iron:1.84mg
10.22%
Magnesium:39.94mg
9.98%
Vitamin B3:1.85mg
9.23%
Copper:0.16mg
7.87%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.45%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.33%