Mozzarella, sherry-vinegar Medjool dates, popped cherry tomatoes and dukkah

Marinating rich, filling Medjool dates in something sour like the sherry vinegar here, or even orange juice mixed with lime juice, softens their impact in a salad but also enhances it. Paired with the mozzarella (I used gorgeous fresh buffalo mozzarella) it’s a dream combo. Dukkah (also spelt duqqa) is an Egyptian hazelnut-based condiment that New Zealanders have been using for more than a decade as a dip for bread doused in olive oil. It’s worth making the quantity and storing it in an air