Description
Delicious marinated herbed goat cheese balls, rolled in fresh herbs and preserved in olive oil for a flavorful appetizer. Perfect served with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh vegetables. This no-cook, easy-to-make recipe is ideal for entertaining or as a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 2 logs goat cheese (10.5 oz each)
Herbs
- 1/4 cup dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
Others
- 1 cup olive oil (enough to cover cheese balls halfway)
- Baguette slices, toasted (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Goat Cheese Balls: Cut each 10.5 oz goat cheese log into 8-10 pieces, then halve those pieces. Roll each piece into a small round ball of desired size.
- Coat with Herbs: Mix the finely chopped dill, cilantro, parsley, and green onions together in a bowl. Roll each goat cheese ball in the fresh herb mixture until well coated.
- Marinate in Olive Oil: Place the coated goat cheese balls in a serving dish with edges. Pour olive oil over the balls, ensuring they are covered halfway to preserve and add flavor.
- Refrigerate and Rotate: Cover the dish and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Before serving, rotate the balls gently to ensure they are fully coated with olive oil.
- Serve: Serve the marinated herbed goat cheese balls chilled or at room temperature alongside toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the herb quantities or use only your favorite herbs to customize the flavor profile.
- The olive oil acts as a preservative and flavor enhancer, so ensure cheese balls are partially submerged to keep fresh.
- Rotate the cheese balls before serving to redistribute the olive oil coating for optimal taste.
- Store the marinated goat cheese balls in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for best quality.
- Serve with a variety of breads, crackers, or raw vegetables for different texture and flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: goat cheese balls, herbed goat cheese, marinated cheese balls, appetizer, no cook, Mediterranean appetizer, party snacks
