Blue Cheese-Date Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Blue Cheese-Date Salad
45 min.
4
491kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Blue Cheese-Date Salad, a perfect blend of savory and sweet that will tantalize your taste buds. This gluten-free dish is not only easy to prepare but also makes for an impressive side or main course, ideal for lunch gatherings or dinner parties. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this gourmet salad without spending hours in the kitchen.

The star of this recipe is the medjool dates, which are stuffed with creamy blue cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon, creating a mouthwatering combination that is sure to impress. The rich, tangy flavor of the blue cheese pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the dates, while the bacon adds a satisfying crunch. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave your guests asking for more.

To complement the decadent dates, we toss fresh baby spinach in a light balsamic vinaigrette, adding a refreshing contrast to the richness of the bacon-wrapped treats. This salad not only looks stunning on the plate but also offers a balanced nutritional profile, making it a guilt-free indulgence at just 491 calories per serving.

Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a delicious meal, this Blue Cheese-Date Salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this exquisite dish that combines elegance and flavor in every bite!

Ingredients

  • oz baby spinach leaves rinsed
  • slices bacon cut in half crosswise ()
  • 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 12  medjool dates ()
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.8 cup oregon blue crumbled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Slit dates lengthwise down 1 side and remove pits. Squeeze dates from ends to open slits, and fill equally with blue cheese. Press dates to close around cheese. Wrap a piece of bacon around each date, securing with a toothpick.
  2. Place dates in a 10- by 15-inch pan.
  3. Bake in a 450 oven until bacon is well browned, about 10 minutes (about 6 minutes in a convection oven); after about 4 minutes, use a wide spatula to ease dates loose from pan and turn over.
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine oil and vinegar.
  5. Add spinach and mix gently, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Spoon spinach mixture onto plates.
  7. Remove toothpicks from dates and set an equal number on each salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories491kcal
Protein9.72%
Fat45.25%
Carbs45.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.25
Glycemic Load
0.93
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.733478224796%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.43mg
Kaempferol
3.62mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
2.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:491.13kcal
24.56%
Fat:25.94g
39.91%
Saturated Fat:9.88g
61.76%
Carbohydrates:58.07g
19.36%
Net Carbohydrates:52g
18.91%
Sugar:49.12g
54.58%
Cholesterol:40.76mg
13.59%
Sodium:750.34mg
32.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.54g
25.07%
Vitamin K:279.57µg
266.26%
Vitamin A:5629.29IU
112.59%
Manganese:0.74mg
36.8%
Folate:129.91µg
32.48%
Potassium:954.45mg
27.27%
Fiber:6.07g
24.29%
Calcium:239.3mg
23.93%
Magnesium:94.18mg
23.54%
Phosphorus:219.04mg
21.9%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
20.98%
Vitamin C:15.93mg
19.31%
Copper:0.36mg
18%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.1%
Vitamin B3:3.16mg
15.78%
Selenium:10.87µg
15.53%
Vitamin E:2.11mg
14.08%
Iron:2.47mg
13.74%
Vitamin B5:1.24mg
12.37%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.91%
Zinc:1.69mg
11.24%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.9%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.72%
Source:My Recipes