Everyday Simple Side Salad with Quince, Manchego and Marcona Almonds
Servings: 6
Calories: 437kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5011IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 2mg