Bitter leaf salad with charred dates and vinaigrette

Matmakesmeals
Matmakesmeals @matmakesmeals
Brooklyn, New York

If you enjoy the sweetness of dates you HAVE to try smashing them in a pan and frying them until they’re charred and beautifully crispy.
They pair perfectly with some bitter leaves (which are in season right now!) and the tang and nuttiness of pecorino romano!

Give it a try!

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Ingredients

30 mins
  1. Topings
  2. Pitted Dates
  3. Pecorino Romano
  4. Toasted Walnuts
  5. Dressing
  6. White wine vinegar
  7. Mustard
  8. Grated garlic
  9. Capers
  10. Olive oil
  11. Honey
  12. Leaves
  13. Radicchio
  14. Frisée

Cooking Instructions

30 mins
  1. 1

    In a pan over medium heat, add some olive oil and the pitted dates.

  2. 2

    With a flat object (eg the bottom of a glass) smash the dates in the pan and fry until blackened and charred. Set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    While the dates are cooling: Make the vinaigrette.

  4. 4

    Toast the walnuts in the air fryer/oven.

  5. 5

    Toss the washed leaves with the vinaigrette and put it on a plate. Then top with the charred dates, shaved pecorino, and walnuts.

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Brooklyn, New York
Cooking from the heart to create dishes that connect people ❤️✨I normally cook intuitively without measurements and tasting often. Let me know in the comments if you need some assistance figuring out the proportions!➡️ Follow @matmakesmeals on IG, TT, YT for mew recipe ideas every week
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