Individual Goat Cheese and Date Tortas

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 12

Prepare the components of this appetizer ahead, and assemble it at the last minute.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

2 (3-ounce) packages goat cheese

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon spanish smoked paprika

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup arugula or baby spinach

24 (1/4-inch-thick) slices french bread baguette, toasted (about 12 ounces)

12 pecan halves, each cut in half

3 tablespoons diced red bell pepper

Directions:

1. Combine dates and cheese; set aside. Combine vinegar and next 6 ingredients (through garlic), stirring with a whisk. Add arugula to vinaigrette; toss gently to coat. Divide arugula mixture evenly over bread slices. Top each bread slice with 1 rounded tablespoon date mixture and 1 pecan half. Sprinkle red pepper evenly over bread slices. Serve immediately.

By RecipeOfHealth.com