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Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Medjool Dates with Goat Cheese, Pomegranate

Enjoy this wholesome and elegant appetizer, featuring sweet Medjool dates stuffed with creamy, tangy goat cheese. Omega-3 rich walnuts add crunch, while antioxidant-packed pomegranate seeds provide a fresh burst of flavor. Finished with fragrant rosemary, this simple yet delicious dish offers a perfect balance of textures and health benefits. Ideal for gatherings, snacks, or a light, sophisticated appetizer to elevate any meal.

Serves 4-6

  • 2 cups cucumber, diced (cold)
  • 2 cups tomatoes, diced (cold)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (hot)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (hot)
  • 1 tsp dried mint (hot)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh (cold)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (hot)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (hot)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (hot)
  1. Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion into a medium bowl.
  2. Add chopped fresh parsley, and dried mint to the salad.
  3. Add fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
  4. Next, drizzle the olive oil over the salad and give it a final toss.
  5. Taste again for salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately

Ingredients:

  • 10 Medjool dates (pitted)
  • 5 oz Goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Rosemary, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh pomegranates
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Pinch of pepper

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese with the milk salt and pepper with a fork or whisk until smooth. Add a bit more milk if too thick. Season accordingly if necessary with a little more salt. Add to a piping bag or ziplock bag to pipe into the dates.
  2. Remove the pit from the dates and arrange them on a serving dish. Stuff each date with the goat cheese mixture.
  3. Top each date with a little chopped walnut, pomegranate, and minced rosemary.
  4. Serve & enjoy!

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