Description
This Best Ever Party Appetizer features creamy goat cheese layered with sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, basil, rosemary, and garlic — all marinated in rich olive oil for a Mediterranean-inspired flavor explosion. It’s vibrant, elegant, and incredibly simple to prepare, making it the perfect starter for any party or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz (280g) goat cheese log, sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup black or Kalamata olives, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette or loaf of crusty French bread, sliced and toasted for serving
Instructions
- Slice the Cheese: Chill the goat cheese to firm it up, then slice into ¼ to ½-inch rounds. Arrange the slices neatly on a long serving platter.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, basil, rosemary, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Layer and Drizzle: Spoon the marinade evenly over the goat cheese slices, letting the oil and herbs coat each piece beautifully.
- Marinate: Cover the platter with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Serve: Bring to room temperature, drizzle with extra olive oil if needed, and serve with toasted baguette slices or crusty bread.
Notes
For a milder version, substitute goat cheese with cream cheese or a mix of goat and feta. To add a sweet twist, drizzle with a touch of honey before serving. For best flavor, use high-quality olive oil and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8th of recipe with bread
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg