5.0 from 6 votes
Everyday Simple Side Salad with Quince, Manchego and Marcona Almonds
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Ingredients
lemon vinaigrette
- 3 lemons zested and juiced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
salad
- 3 hearts baby romaine, trimmed and leaves separated
- 3 ounces quince paste, diced into 1/4 inch cubes
- ⅔ cup chopped marcona almonds
- 3 ounces manchego cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- For vinaigrette: Place lemon zest, juice, mustard, and honey into a large mixing bowl and whisk together. While whisking, pour oil, in a slow and steady stream until fully incorporated and blended together. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top vinaigrette with romaine, cubed quince paste and half the almonds and toss together. Pour salad onto a large platter, into a single layer and sprinkle with remaining almonds.
- Grate cheese over salad, creating a blanket of manchego. Lightly season and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
116mg
(5%)
Potassium
337mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
5011IU
(100%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
229mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 5011IU | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.