Goat Cheese Stuffed Date Salad

This is a quick, light salad that is very satisfying. Great for one person or a large group. I used this for myself one night for dinner, but the recipe can be made for any number of people. I also didn't think to put pecans on the salad at the time, but I'm sure it would make a great addition to it.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 364 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey-flavored goat cheese, or as needed
• 6 dried dates, halved and pitted
• 1 Anjou pear, cubed
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup grape tomatoes, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Spread goat cheese inside each date half.

Step 3

Cook dates on preheated grill until dates begin to caramelize and goat cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Remove from grill and cut each date half into halves.

Step 4

Mix spinach, pear, onion, and tomatoes together on a plate or in a bowl; top with dates. Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over salad.