Grilled Pita Chips with Mediterranean Goat Cheese Spread
Delight your taste buds with these crispy Grilled Pita Chips served alongside a luscious Mediterranean Goat Cheese Spread. This delectable spread combines creamy goat cheese and tangy cream cheese with sun-dried tomatoes, savory olives, and fragrant basil, enhanced by a splash of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Perfect as an appetizer or a shared dish at gatherings, this recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table.
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pita bread
4 (Lightly brushed with olive oil)
Kosher salt
to taste (For sprinkling on pita chips)
Goat cheese
12 ounces (Softened)
Cream cheese
4 ounces (Softened)
Sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup (Chopped)
Kalamata olives
1/2 cup (Pitted and chopped)
Basil
3 tablespoons (Cut into fine chiffonade)
Olive oil
2 tablespoons (For mixing with tomato and olive mixture)
Balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon (For mixing with tomato and olive mixture)
Instructions
1
Preheat your grill to a moderate flame.
2
Lightly brush the pita bread with olive oil on both sides.
3
Grill the pita on the hot grill for about 1 minute per side, or until you see attractive grill marks and the pita is slightly crispy.
4
Remove the grilled pita from the grill and allow to cool slightly. Cut each pita into 6 equal wedges and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
5
In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese and cream cheese, mixing until smooth and well-blended.
6
Shape the cheese mixture into a round disc and place it in the center of a large serving plate, pressing down slightly to form an even surface.
7
In a separate bowl, combine the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, basil chiffonade, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
8
Spoon the sun-dried tomato mixture over the prepared cheese spread, allowing the vibrant colors to show.
9
Arrange the freshly grilled pita chips around the cheese spread on the plate.
10
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Grilled Pita Chips with Mediterranean Goat Cheese Spread?
It is a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer featuring crispy grilled pita wedges served with a creamy spread made of goat cheese, cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
The recipe requires 9 ingredients including pita bread, salt, cheeses, and various Mediterranean toppings.
How long should I grill the pita bread?
The pita bread should be grilled for about 1 minute per side until grill marks appear and it becomes slightly crispy.
What temperature should the grill be set to?
The grill should be preheated to a moderate flame.
How do I prepare the pita bread before grilling?
Lightly brush both sides of the pita bread with olive oil.
How should the pita be cut after grilling?
Each grilled pita should be cut into 6 equal wedges.
When do I add salt to the pita chips?
Sprinkle the pita chips with kosher salt to taste immediately after they are removed from the grill and cut into wedges.
What types of cheese are used in the spread?
The spread uses a combination of goat cheese and cream cheese.
How much goat cheese is needed?
The recipe calls for 12 ounces of softened goat cheese.
How much cream cheese is needed?
The recipe calls for 4 ounces of softened cream cheese.
How do I mix the cheese spread?
In a medium bowl, mix the goat cheese and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
How do I shape the cheese spread for serving?
Shape the cheese mixture into a round disc and place it in the center of a serving plate, pressing down slightly.
What ingredients make up the tomato and olive topping?
The topping consists of sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, basil chiffonade, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
What kind of olives should I use?
The recipe specifies 1/2 cup of pitted and chopped kalamata olives.
How should the sun-dried tomatoes be prepared?
You should use 1/2 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
How is the basil prepared?
The basil should be cut into a fine chiffonade.
How much basil is required?
The recipe requires 3 tablespoons of fresh basil.
Is there vinegar in this recipe?
Yes, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar is mixed into the tomato and olive topping.
How much olive oil is used for the topping?
2 tablespoons of olive oil are mixed with the tomato and olive ingredients.
How do I assemble the final dish?
Spoon the sun-dried tomato and olive mixture over the cheese disc and arrange the pita chips around it.
Should this appetizer be served cold?
The instructions recommend serving it immediately while the pita chips are freshly grilled.
Is this recipe suitable for a party?
Yes, it is described as a crowd-pleaser and perfect for gatherings or shared meals.
How many pita breads are used in total?
The recipe uses 4 pita breads.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe that is quick to prepare.
What flavor profile can I expect?
The spread is creamy and tangy, while the toppings are savory, fragrant, and slightly acidic from the balsamic vinegar.
Is this a healthy snack?
Yes, it is tagged as a healthy snack option.
Can I make the cheese mixture ahead of time?
While the recipe suggests immediate service, the cheese and tomato mixtures can be prepared in advance, though grilling the pita fresh is best.
What is the preparation for the cheeses?
Both the goat cheese and the cream cheese should be softened before mixing.
Does the recipe include nutritional information?
The current data does not provide specific calorie or macronutrient counts.
What are the main tags for this recipe?
Tags include appetizer, snack, mediterranean, pita chips, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and party food.