Add these Low Sodium Apple & Goat Cheese Appetizers to your next party menu! They’re easy to assemble, offer a perfect, flavorful bite, and contain only 21 mg of sodium per serving!
If you asked me to describe the perfect appetizer, these Low Sodium Apple & Goat Cheese Appetizers would top the list. The creamy and tart goat cheese paired with a crisp apple slice, sprinkled with a nutty crunch, and a sweet drizzle of honey hits every fantastic flavor note on your palate. Best of all, a four-slice serving only contains 21 mg of sodium, so you can snack without sodium worries.
Mise en Place
Here’s what you need to make these Low Sodium Apple & Goat Cheese Appetizers.
Half a Honeycrisp Apple
Emporium Selection Plain Goat Cheese
Caramelized Nuts with Brown Sugar & Spice
Honey, optional
Tools
How to Make Low Sodium Apple & Goat Cheese Appetizer with Caramelized Nuts
You can assemble these appetizers quickly, and they taste best as soon as they’re made.
To make these Low Sodium Apple & Goat Cheese Appetizers, spread goat cheese evenly on apple slices and arrange them on a platter.
Sprinkle the slices with my Low Sodium Caramelized Nuts with Brown Sugar and Spice and drizzle with honey, if using.
Variations on a Delicious Theme
Goat cheese, caramelized nuts, and honey are a match made in heaven, and there are countless ways to enjoy them. For a crisper bite, use pear slices instead of apples. You can also spread the goat cheese on a low sodium crostini or cracker. I love using Wheat Thins Hint of Salt crackers to mix it up. They contain 55 mg of sodium in 16 crackers. That’s just over 3 mg of sodium per cracker!
I love using Aldi’s Emporium Selection Plain Goat Cheese for this recipe, but you can use your favorite lower sodium goat cheese instead. You can swap Aldi’s Emporium Selection Honey Goat Cheese for the plain for added honey flavor. The honey goat cheese contains only 75 mg of sodium per ounce.
The caramelized nuts give this appetizer additional flavor, but feel free to use plain, unsalted chopped nuts instead. Toast them first for the best flavor.
Low Sodium Apple & Goat Cheese Appetizer with Caramelized Nuts FAQs
How do I keep the apples from oxidizing after I assemble these?
Apples will start to turn brown once air hits them. Spread the goat cheese evenly over each apple slice to cover it completely. This will slow down the oxidization process. The best way to prevent the apples from turning brown is to prepare them just before you serve them.
Low Sodium Apple & Goat Cheese Appetizer with Caramelized Nuts
Ingredients
- ½ Honeycrisp apple, sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 oz plain goat cheese (I used Emporium Selection Plain Goat Cheese from Aldi.)
- 2 tablespoons Caramelized Nuts with Brown Sugar & Spice, chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey, optional
Instructions
- Spread goat cheese evenly on apple slices (You should have about 16 slices.) and arrange on a platter.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and drizzle with honey, if using.
Notes
Spread goat cheese evenly over apple slices to prevent the apples from turning brown.
Assemble these just before serving so the apples don’t get soft.
Nutrition Facts
Low Sodium Apple & Goat Cheese Appetizer with Caramelized Nuts
Serves:
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Amount Per Serving: 4 slices
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| Calories | 63.72 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 1.53 g | 1.5% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.04 g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 3.26 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium 21 mg | 0.9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.91 g | 3.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.56 g | 0% | |
| Sugars 11.07 g | ||
| Protein 1.39 g | ||
| Vitamin A 21.09 µg | Vitamin C 1.07 mg | |
| Calcium 15.36 mg | Iron 0.22 mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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