WALNUT AND FIG TAPENADE WITH GOAT CHEESE

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This recipe has been passed around amongst my friends. Went to a party, asked for the recipe, because with this appetizer, Diana Krall to set the mood, let's say, it's perfect.

Provided by Lalaloob

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olive
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped calimyrna fig
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
11 ounces logs soft fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1/4 cup toasted walnut halves
fresh thyme sprig

Steps:

  • Combine chopped figs and 1/3 cup water in heavy 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.*.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • *This dish can be prepared 2 days in advance.
  • Arrange overlapping cheese rounds in the center of a medium platter.
  • Stir chopped walnuts into tapenade and place in center of cheese circle.
  • Garnish with walnut HALVES and thyme sprigs.
  • Serve with great crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.3, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 89.9, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 4

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