Description
This Mediterranean Cheese Log with Olives & Herbs is a creamy, tangy delight that melts in your mouth. The rich texture of the cheese is perfectly complemented by the briny olives and fragrant herbs, creating a burst of flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
- Cheese: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Herbs: 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Olives: 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- Seasoning: 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt
- Coating: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped parsley, chopped basil, chopped olives, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the cheese mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a log.
- Wrap the log tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the log from the wrap and roll it in the chopped nuts until fully coated.
- Slice into rounds and serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
- This cheese log can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Substitute cream cheese with goat cheese for a tangier flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Cheese Log, Olives, Herbs, Cream Cheese, Appetizer, No-Cook Recipe, Vegetarian, Cheese Spread, Party Food, Easy Recipe, Mediterranean Cuisine, Cheese Platter, Nut Coating