Best Goat Cheese Tapas Recipes

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SPANISH TAPAS - GRILLED GOAT'S CHEESE ON BED OF LETTUCE



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Spanish Tapas - A simple dish of grilled goat cheese and baby greens, dressed in a honey vinegar vinaigrette

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Spanish

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

11 ounces goat cheese
1 tablespoon oil
4 cups Baby Spinach (or mixed baby green)
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Set oven on grill.
  • Vinaigrette: Dissolve the salt, pepper and honey in the vinegar and beat in the virgin olive oil until an emulsion forms.
  • Cut the cheese into 3/4 inch thick slices and grill in oven until golden.
  • Place baby greens on plates, dress with the vinaigrette and add the cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.9, Fat 53.8, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 426.7, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 17.7

GOAT CHEESE TAPAS



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I recently enjoyed a version of this recipe at a Tapas restaurant and had to re-create them at home. My family loves this dish! The platter is clean the minute I set it on the table.

Provided by Michelle Wolf

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

endive or boston bibb lettuce- separated into individual leaves
2 pkg goat cheese-any variety works for this-get creative
1/4 c chopped toasted nuts-our favorite is almonds
honey-any flavor

Steps:

  • 1. Lay the individual lettuce leaves on a decorative platter.
  • 2. Crumble Goat Cheese into the Lettuce Cups. Top with any variety of toasted nuts. You can also find these seasoned and pre-packaged near the fresh produce section of the grocery store.
  • 3. Drizzle with honey of your choice to finish the dish. Enjoy as an appetizer, or make this as a main dish salad by adding grilled chicken.

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