Herbed Orange Goat Cheese Spread
8 oz (225 g) soft goat cheese
1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1 scallion (spring onion), green and white part, finely chopped
2 Tbs (30 ml) finely chopped parsley
1 Tbs (15 ml) finely chopped fresh chives
The finely chopped zest from 1 orange
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Combine the goat cheese and sour cream in a bowl.
Mix with a fork until thoroughly blended and fold in the remaining ingredients.
Refrigerate covered for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve with crackers, melba toast, or thinly sliced and toasted rye or
pumpernickel bread.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups (375 ml).