Best 4 Goat Cheese Stuffed Date Salad Recipes

Goat cheese stuffed dates are an easy, yet elegant appetizer or snack that combines goat cheese's savory, creamy flavor with the sweet, chewy texture of dates. These bite-sized treats are also a great way to incorporate more fruits and healthy fats into your diet. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a quick and healthy snack, goat cheese stuffed dates are a versatile and delicious option.

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GOAT-CHEESE-STUFFED DATES

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Made with just four simple ingredients, these stuffed dates are a wonderfully easy-to-assemble dish. Also try:Blue-Cheese-Stuffed Olives, Stravecchio Frico

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh goat cheese (about 2 ounces), softened
2 tablespoons heavy cream
12 large Medjool dates
Coarse sea salt, such as fleur de sel or Maldon, for sprinkling

Steps:

Beat goat cheese by hand until smooth, then stir in heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
Make a slit lengthwise in each date, and remove the pit. Fill each date with a heaping teaspoon of goat cheese mixture. Sprinkle with salt just before serving.

GOAT CHEESE STUFFED DATE SALAD

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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.

Provided by Carissa Vogel

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Spread goat cheese inside each date half.
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.
Mix spinach, pear, onion, and tomatoes together on a plate or in a bowl; top with dates. Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.9 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 126.3 mg, Sugar 50.8 g

GOAT CHEESE AND PISTACHIO STUFFED DATES

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These hors d'oeuvres combine the best of sweet and savory flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 ounces soft goat cheese
3 tablespoons shelled salted pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
Freshly ground pepper
8 plump, soft dried dates (preferably Medjool), pitted and halved lengthwise

Steps:

Stir together goat cheese, 2 tablespoons pistachios, and chives in a small bowl until smooth. Season with pepper.
Arrange the dates, cut sides up, on a platter. Fit a pastry bag with a large round tip, and fill with goat-cheese mixture. Pipe mixture onto each date half to cover. (Alternatively, pipe goat-cheese mixture using a resealable plastic bag with 1 inch cut off of one corner, or simply spread mixture on dates with a butter knife.) Garnish dates with remaining tablespoon pistachios and more chives.

DATE, GOAT CHEESE AND MESCLUN SALAD

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Categories Salad Leafy Green Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Date Fall Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

For vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups mesclun (mixed baby greens, about 3/4 pound), rinsed and spun dry
8 dried dates (preferably Medjool), pitted and cut lengthwise into thin strips (about 1 cup)
6 ounces Laura Chenel's Chabis* or other soft goat cheese, cut into pieces, at room temperature
*available at some specialty foods shops

Steps:

Make vinaigrette:
In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, and salt to taste and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Vinaigrette may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and whisk before proceeding.
In a bowl toss mesclun with vinaigrette and divide among 8 salad plates. Top salad with dates and goat cheese.

Tips:

Choose the right dates. Look for dates that are plump and have a shiny skin. Avoid dates that are dry or wrinkled.
Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes before stuffing them. This will help to soften the dates and make them easier to work with.
Use a variety of fillings. Goat cheese is a classic filling for stuffed dates, but you can also use other fillings, such as blue cheese, feta cheese, nuts, or dried fruit.
Be creative with your presentation. You can serve stuffed dates as an appetizer, a main course, or a dessert. You can also drizzle them with honey, balsamic vinegar, or olive oil.

Conclusion:

Goat cheese stuffed dates are a delicious and versatile appetizer, main course, or dessert. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give goat cheese stuffed dates a try.