Name: Green salad with preserved lemon dressing
Ingredients: ½ tsp sesame seeds; ½ tsp nigella seeds; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp Ottolenghi Preserved Lemon Marinade; 50g natural yoghurt or sour cream; 1 tsp lemon juice; pinch or two of sugar; 3 baby gem lettuce, leaves picked (350g); 3 spring onions, finely sliced at an angle

Green salad with preserved lemon dressing

Salad Easy

Serves 4

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

A simple yet striking salad, this dish is all about contrasts - crisp lettuce meets the creamy tang of yoghurt, while preserved lemon and toasted seeds bring bursts of citrusy depth and fragrant crunch. Quick to prepare, it’s a vibrant, refreshing side, full of bold flavours.

Ingredients

½ tsp	sesame seeds
½ tsp	nigella seeds
2 tbsp	olive oil
2 tbsp	Ottolenghi Preserved Lemon Marinade
50g	natural yoghurt or sour cream
1 tsp	lemon juice
	pinch or two of sugar
3	baby gem lettuce, leaves picked (350g)
3	spring onions, finely sliced at an angle

Method

Place the nigella and sesame in a small pan over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until lightly toasted.
In a large bowl, mix together the oil, preserved lemon marinade, yoghurt, lemon juice, sugar and 1 tablespoon of water. Add the lettuce and spring onions and toss to combine.
Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle over the seeds and serve.