Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates

Ingredients

• 16  dates dried cut in half, pits removed
• 2 teaspoons parsley fresh finely chopped
• 1 small garlic clove finely chopped
• 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl

Directions

1. Combine goat cheese, garlic, parsley and salt in a medium bowl and mash with a fork until blended.
2. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of cheese mixture into each split date.
3. Serve dates immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 hours, then bring to room temperature and serve.