Herbed Goat Cheese Tartlets

By Trix

Ingredients

• 1 green onion, separate white and green parts, finely chop
• 4 ounce(s) softened goat cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed fennel seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
• 3 tablespoon(s) pitted Kalamata olives, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon(s) olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon(s) thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon(s) thinly sliced parsley

Preparation

Step 1

See Savory Spring Tartlets recipe for directions on how to prepare phyllo tartlet shells.
In medium bowl, with fork, mix white part of onion, goat cheese, thyme leaves, fennel seeds, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
In small bowl, combine tomato, olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, green parts of onion, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. (Both cheese mixture and tomato mixture can be refrigerated separately, covered, up to 1 day.)
Divide cheese mixture among shells. Top with tomato mixture. Garnish with basil and parsley.