Goat Cheese Appetizer
Indulge in this creamy, tangy goat cheese appetizer that effortlessly combines fresh veggies, sweet honey, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for any gathering, this dish is not only easy to make but also visually stunning. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a crowd-pleaser that will have your guests raving!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh goat cheese
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 12 crackers or crostini
Instructions
- Allow goat cheese to soften at room temperature.
- Toast the nuts in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Dice cucumbers and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix softened goat cheese with chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread herbed goat cheese on crackers or crostini. Top with diced veggies, drizzle honey, and sprinkle toasted nuts.
- Serve immediately on a beautiful platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crackers (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg