GOAT CHEESE IN GRAPE LEAVES WITH TOMATO AND OLIVE SALAD

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Provided by Cindy Pawlcyn

Categories     Cheese     Olive     Tomato     Appetizer     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Summer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
12 large grape leaves from jar, rinsed, patted dry, stemmed
3 4- to 5-ounce logs soft fresh goat cheese, each cut crosswise into 4 rounds
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
6 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted oil-cured black olives (about 30)
6 1/2-inch-thick slices crusty country-style white bread

Steps:

  • 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. 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.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). 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. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with half of olives.
  • 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. Sprinkle with remaining olives.
  • Brush bread slices with remaining thyme oil. Grill bread until beginning to brown, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cut toasts diagonally in half. Serve cheese, passing toasts separately.

Sadat Prattay
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed this dish. The grape leaves and tomato and olive salad balanced out the flavor of the goat cheese perfectly. This is a great recipe for anyone who is looking for a new way to enjoy goat cheese.


Harka Rasaili
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This was a great recipe! The goat cheese and grape leaves were a perfect combination, and the tomato and olive salad added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


jackfrost0974
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Delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. The goat cheese was creamy and tangy, the grape leaves were tender and flavorful, and the tomato and olive salad was refreshing. This is a great recipe for a light and summery m


Mhizz Q
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The goat cheese was creamy and flavorful, the grape leaves were tender, and the tomato and olive salad was refreshing. This is a dish that I will definitely make again.


michelle hardman
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The goat cheese and grape leaves were delicious, and the tomato and olive salad was a great addition. I would definitely make this again.


Ranafikry 2012
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I loved the presentation of this dish! The goat cheese and grape leaves were so elegant. The tomato and olive salad added a pop of color and flavor. This is a dish that would be perfect for a special occasion.


Ashik Sheikh
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought tomato and olive salad, which saved me some time. The goat cheese and grape leaves were a perfect combination.


Sama Sama
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I'm not usually a fan of goat cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this recipe. The grape leaves and tomato salad complemented the goat cheese perfectly. This is a great recipe for a light and summery meal.


Jagat Saud
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Absolutely delicious! The flavors in this dish were incredible. The goat cheese was creamy and tangy, the grape leaves were tender and flavorful, and the tomato and olive salad was light and refreshing. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making agai


Muhammad Soban
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This recipe was a delightful surprise! The goat cheese and grape leaves complemented each other perfectly, and the tomato and olive salad added a refreshing touch. I especially appreciated the detailed instructions, which made the process easy to fol