Best Olive Preserved Lemon And Goat Cheese Salad Recipes

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AVOCADO-HERB SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE



Avocado-Herb Salad with Goat Cheese image

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving
2 avocados
1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Kirby cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup torn fresh parsley
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 head Boston lettuce (or other tender greens), torn into pieces
Flaky sea salt
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Whisk the olive oil and lemon juice in a large bowl. Halve and pit the avocados, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces; add to the bowl and toss. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, chives and 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper. Gently toss until well combined.
  • Place the lettuce in a large serving bowl. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt; toss to coat. Spoon the avocado salad over the lettuce, top with the goat cheese and season with more sea salt. Serve with lemon wedges.

GOAT CHEESE WITH OLIVES, LEMON, AND THYME



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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Olive     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Lemon     Thyme     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 (hors d'oeuvre) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup assorted olives
3 fresh thyme sprigs
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 (4- to 5-ounce) fresh goat-cheese medallion or 2 (2-ounces) goat-cheese buttons
Crisp Rosemary Flatbread

Steps:

  • Heat olives, thyme, oil, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small skillet or saucepan over low heat until fragrant (do not simmer). Cool to room temperature.
  • Serve olive mixture over goat cheese.

OLIVE, PRESERVED LEMON, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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I found this recipe on the web somewhere, saved it, and have since forgotten where I found it. No matter -- it is divine! Serve with my Recipe#232706 if you like, or just dig in with a spoon or your fingers. Cooking time = letting the mixture sit for a while, just for the flavors to blend. Mmmmm.

Provided by Susiecat too

Categories     Lemon

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 preserved lemons, rinds only (set the flesh aside for another purpose or discard)
1/2 cup good black olives
1 small fresh garlic clove, peeled
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
1/8 cup goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 lb fresh Baby Spinach, washed and dried
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • 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 to sit 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.
  • Toss gently and serve.

LEMON-HERB OLIVES WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon over goat cheese and slather on crackers. -Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or rosemary
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup assorted pitted Greek olives
1 package (5.3 ounces) fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, combine the first 5 ingredients; heat over medium heat just until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives; heat through, allowing flavors to blend. Cool completely., To serve, place cheese on a serving plate. Stir basil into olive mixture; spoon over cheese. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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