What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Start Smart: Date Chile Salad! One of the best kept secrets in cooking is infused olives oils. It kicks things up a notch. The flavors intensify ordinary ingredients by beginning with organic and aromatic extra virgin olive oils, which in turn, are infused with delightful natural flavors. Some oils contain the essence of herbs, while others may be crushed with fresh citrus or toasted seeds. Be adventurous. Visit a specialty store where premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars are sold. Most stores offer samples to encourage “taste testing”. One of my favorites is Lime Olive Oil and Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar. Another is Sicilian Lemon Olive Oil paired with Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar. Recently I added an Italian Black Truffle Oil to my collection. I was told it tastes divine drizzled over popcorn or as a finishing oil on pizza. I can’t wait!
DATE CHILE SALAD
Ingredients:
2 navel oranges, pith and peel removed
1/3 cup dried dates, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 red or green jalapeño pepper, sliced into rings
1/2 serrano chile pepper, sliced into rings
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1-2 tablespoons lime olive oil
Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Slice oranges into thin rounds. Arrange on two salad plates or bowls. Divide chopped dates between them. Sprinkle on crumbled feta cheese. Add jalapeño and serrano pepper rings. Tuck in mint leaves. Drizzle lime olive oil over salads. Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Serve.
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I’m expanding my palate. lol 😋🌿
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Hurray for dates. 👏
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cant wait to get my hands on it… all ingredients I like… now putting them together to get a masterpiece out. Thanks
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Now you’re talking! 😋🌿
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Sounds great!
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It surprised me as well. I like surprises. 🌟✨💫
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Looks delicious! Love such fresh, sweet-savory-spicy salads. 🙂
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Thank you. I find it quite refreshing because each ingredient is unique. 🍁🍂🌾
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Yummmyy😋😋
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Sometimes I could slurp that lime olive oil. lol 🍃🍈
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Sometimes I can practically slurp the Lime Olive Oil. lol 🍃🍈
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😀
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I bet this has the perfect amount of spice!
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Sweet enough. Hot enough. Just right. 😍🌿
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You’ve got so many different flavors going on here, and they bounce off each other so very artfully.
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I felt like Goldilocks. This is too sweet; this is too hot; this is just right! 😋
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Research has its privileges.
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So true. I feel smart. lol 🤣
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This salad must be a great refreshing and spicy combo!
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My kinda meal. 🌿🌶
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I understand well!
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This looks really good
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Thaaanks. Happy October! 🍁🍂🌾
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Happy October wishing u a great month and rest of the year
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Interesting! Would never think to add dates. Yummy!
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Dates satisfy my sweet tooth. 😍
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I love my local olive oil and flavored vinegar store – everything is so so good! Love this recipe too!
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Isn’t it an adventure to sample new pairings? I love it! 🍁🍂🌾
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