Olive and Preserved Lemon Salad

This Olive and Preserved Lemon Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that showcases the bold flavors of Moroccan cuisine. Perfect for a light lunch, it combines briny olives with tangy preserved lemons and fresh herbs for a delightful taste experience.

Ingredients

• Green olives - 100 grams, pitted and halved
• Black olives - 100 grams, pitted and halved
• Preserved lemon - 1, rind only, finely chopped
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the green olives, black olives, chopped preserved lemon, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.
2. Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl and mix gently to combine all the ingredients.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
5. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olives, which can support heart health.
• High in fiber from vegetables, aiding in digestion.

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