Citrus Salad With Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates Recipe

Name: Citrus Salad With Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 shallot, diced; 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for dates; 8 pitted dates; 1/4 cup goat cheese (fresh and creamy, not aged); A splash good balsamic vinegar; 2 navel oranges (or Cara Cara or juice oranges); 1 seedless tangerine; Coarse salt; 1 tablespoon slivered blanched almonds, lightly toasted; Lemon zest (preferably made with a zester, but a Microplane is fine); 8 parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1 shallot, diced
1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for dates
8 pitted dates
1/4 cup goat cheese (fresh and creamy, not aged)
A splash good balsamic vinegar
2 navel oranges (or Cara Cara or juice oranges)
1 seedless tangerine
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon slivered blanched almonds, lightly toasted
Lemon zest (preferably made with a zester, but a Microplane is fine)
8 parsley leaves

1
Combine shallot, garlic, lemon juice, and vinegar. Set aside for a few minutes. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Taste. If it's too acidic, add more oil. If it's too oily, add more vinegar or lemon juice. Set aside.
2
Preheat your boiler. Fill each date with goat cheese (no need to be careful -- the cheese can be spilling out). Place dates in a cast iron pan or baking dish. Splash with olive oil and thick balsamic. Broil until dates are just warmed through and the cheese is starting to brown. Watch carefully. Don't let them burn. This should take about 4 minutes. Cool for a few minutes while you slice the citrus.
3
With a serrated knife, carefully cut off the skin and the pith off of the oranges and the tangerine. Slice them both longitudinally. Spread slices out on plate, overlapping a bit. With a spoon, splash the citrus with your reserved dressing (make sure to scoop up some of the vinegary shallots). Sprinkle with salt. Nestle in the warm dates. Garnish with almonds, lemon zest, and parsley leaves. Eat with a baguette. You will have some dressing left over for the next day's salad.

214

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 shallot, diced, 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, and more.

Yes, Citrus Salad With Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Citrus Salad With Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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