Dates and Peppered Grapes
Anthony Vineyards/Sun Date
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4 red seedless grapes
Freshly ground black pepper
4 Medjool dates, pitted
2 ounces goat cheese
2 ounces salted pistachios, roasted
and chopped
Pour olive oil onto a plate. Add grapes and roll to coat. Grind pepper onto grapes.
Set aside.
Slice open dates and flatten between your hands; set aside.
Divide goat cheese into 4 pieces. Place each piece in your hand and flatten with the
heel of your other hand.
To assemble, place each grape on a flattened date and set in the center of the
flattened goat cheese. Form the cheese around the date-grape, covering completely.
Roll in chopped pistachios. Makes 4 servings.
