Marinated Goat Cheese Balls

Ingredients:

• 1, 8 ounce-goat cheese log
• 1/4 cup, Villa Jerada Za'atar
• 1/2 tbsp, Villa Jerada Sumac
• 1/2 tsp, garlic powder
• a pinch of salt - optional
• il Fustino Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil (you'll need about 1/2 cup)

Directions:

Make your seasoning blend by combining the za'atar, sumac, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl.

Slice the goat cheese into 8 even pieces.

Roll each slice of goat cheese into a ball. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil into the palms of your hands to prevent the cheese from sticking.

Once rolled into a ball, roll the goat cheese into the seasoning mixture. Make sure to coat the ball completely.

Repeat will each slice of goat cheese.

Gently add all the balls into a small container, make sure they fit snugly in what ever container you use.

Cover with Arbequina EVOO. Enjoy spread over crisp crostini or add to your next charcuterie board!