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The identification of wild halophytes adapted to saline environments with nutritional value represents a promising strategy for food production on salt-affected farmlands. Assessing the nutritional potential of such species requires evaluating their proximate composition, mineral profile, and antioxidant properties. In parallel, citizen-science approaches complement and enhance scientific research by actively engaging potential final consumers in the research process, thereby improving the societal relevance, dissemination, and potential impact of scientific findings. In this study, we characterised the nutritional profile of the facultative halophyte Cakile maritima and found it to be comparable, and in some respects superior, to that of other conventional leafy vegetables, particularly regarding its mineral composition and bioactive compounds. Moreover, similar though not identical nutritional characteristics were observed in two C. maritima leaf morphotypes analysed, since differences in dry matter, ashes, total proteins and carbohydrates were identified. Interestingly, vitamin C accumulation was organ- and morphotype-dependent. Finally, the biochemical characterisation was complemented with an online survey that showed a clear predisposition of consumers towards the incorporation of wild edible plants into their diet, together with a sensory evaluation in which 32 participants assessed the acceptability of up to 11 dishes prepared using C. maritima. Sensory evaluation revealed a prominent bitter flavour amongst dishes containing C. maritima, with weighted scores for negative perceptions slightly exceeding those for positive ones, suggesting that its sensory profile may limit its acceptance by the general public while offering potential for specific consumer segments. 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