Spiced Honey Date Salad (Printable)

A vibrant blend of greens, goat cheese, dates, and a warm spiced honey dressing for a fresh, flavorful salad.

# What You Need:

→ Salad

01 - 4.25 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, frisée)
02 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, crumbled or sliced
03 - 8 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
04 - 1.4 oz toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Spiced Honey Dressing

07 - 3 tbsp honey
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/4 tsp ground coriander
11 - 1/8 tsp chili flakes (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
13 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To:

01 - Warm honey, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and chili flakes (if using) in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until aromatic. Remove from heat, then whisk in lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - Spread mixed salad greens onto a large platter or individual plates. Evenly scatter goat cheese, chopped dates, toasted walnuts, red onion, and optional apple slices over the greens.
03 - Drizzle the warm spiced honey dressing evenly over the salad immediately before serving.
04 - Toss the salad gently to combine or serve with the dressing on the side according to preference.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy goat cheese and sweet dates create a perfect flavor contrast
  • Spiced honey dressing adds warmth and depth without overpowering
02 -
  • Contains tree nuts (walnuts) and dairy (goat cheese)
  • Can substitute figs or dried apricots for dates
03 -
  • Chill the salad greens before serving for extra crispness
  • Adjust chili flakes based on heat preference
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