Description
Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this delectable Olive Tapenade Cheese Log. Creamy cheeses mixed with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, rolled in nuts for a crunchy coating. Perfect for a holiday gathering or as a classy appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Log:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 ounces goat cheese (softened)
Olive Tapenade:
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup green olives (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (for coating)
- crackers or toasted baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- Mix Cheeses: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in olives, tomatoes, peppers, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper.
- Shape and Chill: Form mixture into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for 2 hours.
- Coat and Serve: Roll cheese log in nuts, place on a platter, and serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
- This cheese log can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Try pistachios or almonds instead of walnuts for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook, Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1 ounce)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
