Ricotta and Clementines with Date French dressing

That is truly only a strategy to serve individuals an enormous previous pile of seasoned cheese and fake prefer it's a salad or one thing. That mentioned, it's most scrumptious through the colder months, when these clementines are at their sweetest.

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Gear

  • Measuring Spoons

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  • Chef's Knife

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  • Slicing Board

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  • Small Bowl

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  • Citrus Reamer

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  • Plate

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Substances

4 servings

2

Medjool dates

2

clementines

1

tsp. kosher salt, plus extra

½

tsp. freshly floor black pepper, plus extra

8

oz. whole-milk ricotta

Small handful of arugula

1

Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Crusty bread (for serving)

Steps

1.

Take away pits from 2 dates. Slice in half lengthwise, then thinly slice. Switch to a small bowl.

2.

Slice 2 clementines in half crosswise. Pick any uncovered seeds and discard. Peel 2 halves, then separate into segments.

3.

Utilizing a fork or citrus reamer, juice remaining halves over sliced dates; season with salt and pepper and toss.

4.

Combine 8 oz. ricotta, 1 tsp. salt, and ½ tsp. pepper in one other small bowl. Smear throughout a serving plate.

5.

Scatter clementine segments over ricotta. High with a small handful of arugula.

6.

Spoon date dressing over, then drizzle with oil. Serve with bread alongside.