Honey Whipped Goat Cheese with Marinated Olives.

I’m highlighting no-cook summer recipes starting with this quick and delicious Honey Whipped Goat Cheese with Marinated Olives. Herby and garlicky, these marinated olives are served over sweet, tangy, and creamy honey whipped goat cheese. This is the simplest of appetizers, yet so amazingly GOOD. And the best part? This is a completely no-cook recipe! And for a can’t-fail appetizer, be sure to serve with crusty bread for scooping. Perfect for all of your upcoming backyard parties!

Ingredients:

• Extra virgin olive oil 
• Balsamic vinegar 
• Fig preserves 
• Garlic 
• Shallot 
• Lemon zest
• Lemon juice
• Basil chopped 
• Chopped thyme 
• Chili flakes 
• Mixed olives 
• Oil packed sun-dried tomatoes 
• 1 log (10 ounces) goat cheese 
• 4 ounces cream cheese 
• Honey 
• Sea salt 

What you need in the kitchen for this recipe:

• medium bowl
• food processor
• serving dish

I said this about yesterday’s recipe too, but I really am so excited to be sharing these easy apps with you all. I rarely share appetizer-style recipes. But when I actually take the time to put thought into new appetizers, I get so excited to share them!!! 

And I love this dip! To me, goat cheese is so underrated and not highlighted enough. We use a lot of feta cheese, but goat cheese is so special! 

It’s creamy and tangy and adds such a yummy, unique flavor to recipes. I love to cook with goat cheese in the summertime. I find its tanginess pairs wonderfully with fresh summer fruits, in-season vegetables, and herbs! 

The details are pretty darn simple 

The beauty of this recipe really is just how easy and no fuss it is. There’s no cooking involved, very little hands-on prep, and you can even prepare everything ahead of time! In fact the longer the olives marinate, the more flavor they’ll develop.  

And that’s where this recipe starts, with the olives!! 

I’ve made similar recipes and paired feta cheese with roasted olives. But marinating the olives to incorporate them into summer recipes is equally delish. 

Step One

First, pick your favorite variety of mixed olives. I find it best to source really good, pitted olives. Buying olives with the pits removed saves a lot of time. It’s simply so much easier and more convenient. 

You’ll marinate the olives in a blend of garlic, shallots, herbs, spices, and olive oil. You can use your favorite mix of herbs, but I really love fresh thyme, oregano, and basil. 

Marinate the olives for at least 30 minutes. As I mentioned though, the longer you can let them sit, the better! Try to make them the day before you plan to serve them. 

Step Two

Now the goat cheese! Simply toss it in the food processor and drizzle a small amount of honey and whip until it’s light and creamy. 

If you’ve never had whipped goat cheese, it’s going to become a new favorite. So creamy and tangy in just the right ways. Perfect when paired with fresh berries, mint, pistachios, or olives. 

Put it all together 

Step Three

I like to swirl the goat cheese around in a wide, shallow bowl. Then I spoon the olives and marinating oil over top. Fresh rosemary or fresh basil is great as a garnish.

Lastly, add some grilled-up ciabatta bread on the side for scooping. Charred bread is a must. Any baguette will be, too, as well as pita chips or crackers. Winning the cheese board game!

And that’s it!

We all need effortless appetizers to help make entertaining stress-free. Whether you’re gathering just with family, or a special group of friends, easy entertaining is always appreciated!

Looking for other appetizer recipes? Here are a few ideas: 

Peach Burrata Crostini with Burst Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

Charred Baby Bell Peppers with Burrata

Crumbled Feta and Tomato Basil Vinaigrette Dip

Charred Peppers with Marinated Feta and Tzatziki

Lastly, if you make this Honey Whipped Goat Cheese with Marinated Olives, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

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