Remove any withered leaves from the chicory and cut in half lengthways. Cut out the stalk in a wedge shape and cut into fine strips. Wash and drain well. If the chicory is a bit bitter, soak it for a while.
Sort out the lamb`s lettuce, wash and spin dry.
Mix together vinegar, salt, pepper and honey, fold in the oil. Halve the bacon slices, wrap a date in half a slice of bacon and pin with toothpicks. Fry the dates in a non-stick pan until crispy and brown.
Mix the chicory with the vinaigrette, fold in the lamb`s lettuce and mandarin wedges, arrange on plates and spread the bacon dates on top.