A vibrant salad with creamy goat cheese, sweet dates, crisp greens, and a warm spiced honey dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salad
01 - 4 cups 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
# Steps:
01 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and chili flakes if using. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until aromatic. Remove from heat, then stir in lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Allow the dressing to cool slightly.
02 - Arrange the mixed salad greens on a large platter or individual plates. Evenly scatter goat cheese, chopped dates, toasted walnuts, red onion, and apple slices over the greens.
03 - Drizzle the warm spiced honey dressing over the salad just before serving.
04 - Gently toss the salad to combine or serve with the dressing on the side according to preference.
