Searing broccoli lets you straddle the line between raw and cooked in this crunchy salad. I like rich, buttery Marcona almonds against the rustic broccoli, but regular almonds will work, too. Because the broccoli is so sturdy, this dish holds well, and the dates will continue to soften and absorb flavor as time goes on. It’s a good one to make ahead for dinner, or take to a friend’s place. Lots of Spin Its in the recipe itself (cauliflower for broccoli, manchego instead of cheddar, etc).