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goat cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cream cheese is often more affordable and can provide a similar texture.

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey salami

💰Cheaper: pepperoni

Pepperoni is generally less expensive and can add a similar flavor.

Toast pistachios in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 5–8 minutes. Let cool slightly, then finely chop.

Mix goat cheese, salami, and lemon zest in a medium bowl.

Slice dates in half lengthwise, taking care not to cut all the way through, and open like a book. Stuff each date with a small scoop of goat cheese mixture.

Arrange dates, filling side up, on a large plate or platter. Drizzle honey over and top with pistachios.

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