This recipe for Herb Whipped Goat Cheese with Marinated Tomatoes was featured in the 2023 Local Food Guide. It’s a great summer side dish, or can be a whole meal all on it’s own! Give us a try, and let us know what you think!
Yield: 8 Servings
Herb Whipped Goat Cheese with Marinated Tomatoes
This simple recipe comes together in 15 minutes to make a great party appetizer, family snack, or even loaded on toast for breakfast.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 oz plain goat cheese
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups fresh herbs, packed (we used basil and mint)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 Tbsp water (as needed)
- Pinch of salt
- Bread or crackers of choice
Marinated Tomatoes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Toss all of the tomato ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside to let marinate while you prepare the goat cheese.
- In a food processor or blender, add all of the goat cheese ingredients except for the water and blend. If the mixture is too thick, slowly add water – a tablespoon at a time – and blend until desired consistency is achieved.
- Transfer the herb whipped goat cheese to a bowl and top with the marinated tomatoes. Serve with toasted bread or crackers and enjoy!