Herb and Lemon Marinated Goat Cheese

Wonderful marinated fresh goat cheese appetizer, full of summery flavors! Serve with thick slices of toasted rustic bread, or in a salad. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce)  log  fresh goat cheese, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
• 2  bay leaves
• 2  sprigs fresh thyme
• 4  lemon verbena leaves
• 4  slices fresh lemon zest
• 2  garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1  teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1  teaspoon  pink peppercorns
•  fruity extra virgin olive oil (enough to cover)

Directions

1. Place the goat cheese rounds into a widemouthed glass or ceramic jar.
2. Add enough olive oil to cover cheese completely. Add bay leaves, thyme, lemon verbena, lemon zest, garlic, black peppercorns, and pink peppercorns.
3. Cover tightly and marinate cheese in the refrigerator for at least 2 days and up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving. Serve with thick slices of toasted rustic peasant bread, or in a salad. Enjoy!