Marinated Goat Cheese with Roasted Grapes and Walnuts
Delicious marinated goat cheese topped with roasted grapes and walnuts, perfect for a savory appetizer.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- parchment paper
- Plate
- Serving Dish
Ingredients
Nuts and Fruits
- ½ cup California walnuts coarsely chopped
- 2 cups red grapes
Liquids and Seasoning
- ½ cup olive oil divided
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon sea salt divided
Cheese
- 1 log fresh goat cheese cold, 8 ounces
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast walnuts on baking sheet for 8 minutes; transfer walnuts to plate.
- On the same baking sheet, toss grapes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until skins are bursting and wrinkled. Remove from oven and cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Slice goat cheese into ¼-inch-thick rounds; place on serving dish.
- Pour remaining olive oil on top; let sit while grapes roast.
- Place grapes, thyme sprigs, chopped walnuts, and remaining salt over cheese.
- Serve with toasted French bread, if you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice goat cheese and 2 tablespoons toppingsCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 276mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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