Goat Cheese in Grape Leaves with Tomato and Olive Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
10%
Goat Cheese in Grape Leaves with Tomato and Olive Salad
45 min.
12
147kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and sophisticated addition to your next gathering? Look no further than our Goat Cheese in Grape Leaves with Tomato and Olive Salad! This exquisite recipe is not only vegetarian but also bursting with flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.

Imagine creamy, soft goat cheese gently enveloped in tender grape leaves, infused with fragrant thyme and a touch of black pepper. As these little packages grill to perfection, the cheese softens, creating a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Paired with a vibrant salad of fresh tomatoes and briny olives, this dish offers a perfect harmony of textures and tastes.

With its fresh ingredients and stunning presentation, this recipe is ideal as a side dish or an elegant appetizer. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving 12 people, it's perfect for your next gathering or special occasion. You'll not only enjoy making it but revel in the joy it brings to your table.

So fire up the grill, gather your loved ones, and treat them to this mouthwatering dish that is as delicious as it is beautiful. The combination of charred grape leaves, rich goat cheese, and a refreshing salad will definitely leave everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 6.5 inch top white country-style
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • 12 ounce goat cheese fresh soft
  • 12 large grape leaves dry stemmed rinsed
  • 0.8 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup olives black pitted coarsely chopped ( 30)
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • large tomatoes thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, thyme, and black pepper in small bowl to blend. Arrange grape leaves, vein side up, on work surface. Dip each cheese round into thyme oil and place in center of 1 grape leaf. Fold sides of leaves over cheese; fold up bottom and continue to roll up, enclosing cheese completely. Arrange wrapped cheeses, seam side down, on platter.
  2. Brush lightly with some thyme oil. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead; keep chilled. Cover remaining thyme oil and store at room temperature.)
  3. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  4. Whisk 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Slightly overlap tomato slices on large platter.
  5. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with half of olives.
  6. Place wrapped cheese rounds on grill, seam side down. Grill until cheese softens and leaves begin to char, about 2 minutes per side. Arrange cheeses atop tomatoes.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining olives.
  8. Brush bread slices with remaining thyme oil. Grill bread until beginning to brown, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  9. Cut toasts diagonally in half.
  10. Serve cheese, passing toasts separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories147kcal
Protein17.23%
Fat67.78%
Carbs14.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.13
Glycemic Load
1.76
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
8.1691303719645%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.62mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:146.81kcal
7.34%
Fat:11.37g
17.5%
Saturated Fat:4.88g
30.49%
Carbohydrates:5.66g
1.89%
Net Carbohydrates:3.92g
1.43%
Sugar:3.33g
3.7%
Cholesterol:13.04mg
4.35%
Sodium:185.88mg
8.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.5g
13.01%
Vitamin A:1924.2IU
38.48%
Vitamin C:13.87mg
16.81%
Copper:0.29mg
14.35%
Vitamin K:13.95µg
13.28%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.97%
Phosphorus:101.05mg
10.11%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.34%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.57%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.08%
Potassium:244.39mg
6.98%
Fiber:1.74g
6.95%
Calcium:66.89mg
6.69%
Iron:1.12mg
6.23%
Folate:21.73µg
5.43%
Magnesium:20.25mg
5.06%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.49%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.13%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.15%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.93%
Selenium:1.54µg
2.2%
Source:Epicurious