Whipped brie salad with dates & candied walnuts

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Ingredients

600g brie

85g stoned dates , cut into small pieces

120g bag of rocket

100g shop-bought croûtons , crumbled

100g walnuts , halved

25g caster sugar

6 tbsp walnut oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. To make the candied walnuts, shake the walnut halves in 2 tbsp water, then toss in the sugar. Scatter over a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 6-8 mins until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Carefully peel the rind off the brie and discard. Put the gooey inside in a medium-sized bowl. Using a spoon or small whisk, whip the brie until pale and spoonable. To make the dressing, whisk the oil and vinegar together, then season.

In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, dates and rocket, then mix with some of the dressing. Place a spoonful of whipped brie in the middle of each serving plate and arrange the salad around it. Scatter over the croutons, drizzle with a little extra dressing and serve.