When the weather is hot and you’re loath to do any cooking, try this simple and nice idea for a quick appetizer or savory snack. Take a log of fresh soft goat cheese and marinate in olive oil with herb and other seasoning. Here we used fresh arugula, black pepper, garlic and salt; it’s terrific for a picnic, on toasts or a sandwich with crusty bread, in a salad, and even on top of a pizza. You can swap out arugula for the fresh thyme, oregano, or based on what is available in your garden. Use whatever flavors you enjoy most!
Ingredients in Marinated Goat Cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh goat cheese
- Fresh arugula
- Black peppercorns
- Salt
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How to marinate goat cheese
The principle is very easy: Coat 1/2 inch slices of goat cheese in a crushed peppercorn–chopped arugula–salt mix. Layer in a jar, cover with olive oil, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Marinated Goat Cheese
by eatwell101
Yield: 8
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 0 min
When the weather is hot and you’re loath to do any cooking, try this simple and nice idea for a quick appetizer or savory snack.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (about 20cl)
- 2/3 pound (300g) fresh goat cheese log
- 2oz (60g) fresh arugula
- 10 black peppercorns
- Salt
Instructions
- Crush the peppercorns and chop arugula in a bowl, season with salt.
- Cut slices of goat cheese approximately 1/3 inch (1cm) thick. Coat in the pepper / arugula mixture and place into the bottom of a jar.
- Fill the jar with olive oil to cover the goat cheese completely.
- Let rest at least 24 hours in the fridge before serving.
Recipe Notes
- The olive oil will probably thicken in the refrigerator, so remove the jar at least 15 minutes before serving.
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