Description
Goat Cheese Pesto Tomato Appetizer – Layers of creamy goat cheese, basil pesto and topped with herb tomatoes. 10 minute layered starter, perfect for parties!
Ingredients
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- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh pesto
- 2 - 4 ounces each goat cheese logs
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine chopped Roma tomatoes, red wine vinegar, olive oil and Italian seasoning. Mix together and set aside.
- On a medium size plate or platter, spread goat cheese into a flat circle. About 1/2-3/4″ depth is perfect. SEE Notes for a method.
- Spoon pesto over goat cheese layer. Top with Roma tomato mixture.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
To help the goat cheese appear smoother, you can take the extra time to prepare like this:
Take a square piece of wax paper that’s at least double the size of the plate you’ll be using. Fold the wax paper in half. Cut out a circle. (If you open the wax paper, it’s a double circle.)
Fold the wax paper. Spread goat cheese in a round circle on the wax paper. Flip up the other end over the goat cheese. Flatten with the palm of your hand or another plate. You now have a prettier, flat layer. Proceed with recipe. 🙂
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer