FIG AND WALNUT TAPENADE WITH GOAT CHEESE

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Olive     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Fig     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped stemmed dried Calimyrna figs
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 5.5-ounce logs soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), each cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1/4 cup toasted walnut halves
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Assorted breads and/or crackers

Steps:

  • Combine chopped figs and 1/3 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until liquid evaporates and figs are soft, about 7 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Mix in olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, capers, and chopped thyme. Season tapenade to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • Arrange overlapping cheese rounds in circle in center of medium platter. Stir chopped walnuts into tapenade; spoon into center of cheese circle. Garnish with walnut halves and thyme sprigs, if desired. Serve with breads and/or crackers.

Delphen Kennedy
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Shakeiraj Robinson
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my tapenade turned out really bitter. I think I might have used too many walnuts.


Youssef Tmam
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This tapenade is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and it's the perfect addition to any cheese plate.


Amanda Lue
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make tapenade. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for serving with crackers, bread, or vegetables.


Belen Dehoyos
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I've made this tapenade several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect appetizer for a party or a casual get-together.


Steven Woodward
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This tapenade is a great way to use up leftover figs. I also like to add a bit of honey to it for a sweeter flavor.


paul jansezian
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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I really enjoyed this tapenade. The sweetness of the figs is balanced out by the saltiness of the walnuts and goat cheese.


Matthew Brown
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This recipe is easy to follow and the tapenade turns out great. I especially like the addition of goat cheese, which gives it a creamy and tangy flavor.


Arvid
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I made this tapenade for a party and it was a big success! Everyone loved it. The combination of figs, walnuts, and goat cheese is perfect.


Amjid Khan
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This fig and walnut tapenade is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. I served it with goat cheese and crackers, and it was a hit! The tapenade is also great on sandwiches or as a dip for vegetables.