Ingredients

8 ounces Bucheron or other ripened goat’s-milk cheese

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

1 teaspoon fresh oregano

Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sliced whole-grain bread

Preparation

Cut the cheese crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, and arrange on a serving platter.

Sprinkle with onion, herbs, and red-pepper flakes. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Serve with sliced bread.