Mixed Greens with Cheese-Wrapped Dates
This recipe makes 6 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 323 |
| pro | 12 g |
| total fat | 24 g |
| sat. fat | 11 g |
| carb | 18 g |
| fibre | 3 g |
| chol | 39 mg |
| sodium | 210 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 11 |
| iron | 15 |
| vit A | 32 |
| vit C | 17 |
| folate | 29 |
Date vinegar has a sweet-and-sour fruity flavour, but the real surprise is the pistachio-stuffed date inside the goat cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 pkg (113 g each) goat cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp grated lemon rind
- 12 small dates
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachio nuts
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- Salad:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp date vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 6 cups torn mixed salad greens.php">greens
Preparation
In bowl, mash together goat cheese, cream cheese and lemon rind; refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.
Pit dates; stuff each with 2 pistachios.
Chop remaining pistachios and place in shallow bowl; stir in chopped chives. Set aside.
Press rounded tablespoonfuls (15 mL) of the cheese mixture around each date; roll each in pistachio mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
Salad: In large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; add greens and toss to coat. Divide among plates; top each with 2 dates.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2005
- Keywords : Middle-Eastern and North African; Salad; Cheese; Dates; Make-Ahead; Lettuce;
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