Mediterranean Goat Cheese Spread (Ww)

Sun-dried tomatoes are a favorite of ours, so this dip was a must. You can buy herb-flavored goat cheese and experiment with different flavors. NOTE: Gently fold the olives and tomatoes into the cheese mixture; over-mixing may turn the spread an unappetizing purplish pink color. From "WW 5-Ingredient-15 Minute Recipes" and = 1 point. Served on 1 melba toast round = 2 points.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 1 tablespoon servings

Ingredients

• 4  sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup  goat cheese (2 ounce package)
• 3  tablespoons nonfat sour cream
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  kosher sea salt
• 6  pitted kalamata olives, finely chopped

Directions

1. Combine tomatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH one (1) minute or until water boils. Remove from microwave;' cover with plastic wrap and let stand 10 minutes to soften.
2. Meanwhile, place cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 15 seconds or until soft. Add sour cream and salt; stir until well blended. Fold in olives.
3. Drain tomatoes; finely chop, and fold gently into goat cheese mixture.
4. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.