Ingredients for Balsamic Herbed Marinade For Goat Cheese
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
- sun-dried tomatoes (for garnish)
- black olives (for garnish)
- salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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How to Make Balsamic Herbed Marinade For Goat Cheese
- In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano.
- Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil until emulsified.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Pour the marinade into a glass baking dish or a clean pickling jar.
- Add 8 ounces of goat cheese to the marinade.
- Gently turn the goat cheese to ensure it's fully coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days, turning the goat cheese occasionally to maintain even marination.
- Transfer the marinated goat cheese to a serving platter.
- Spoon the remaining marinade generously over the goat cheese.
- Garnish with sun-dried tomatoes and/or black olives for an extra touch of Mediterranean flair.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
35g
Carbs
1g
