Description
A delightful Marinated Cheese Appetizer featuring creamy cheese, savory salami, and briny green olives, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cubed mozzarella or feta cheese
- 1 cup sliced salami
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cubing the cheese and slicing the salami.
- Mix the marinade by combining olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices in a bowl.
- Combine the cheese, salami, and olives in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the marinade over the mixture and toss until everything is coated.
- Let it marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Serve on a platter, garnished with herbs and toothpicks.
Notes
Prepare in advance; the flavors develop and improve over time. Adding lemon zest before serving can enhance taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cheese appetizer, marinated cheese, salami, olives, Mediterranean appetizer, party food, easy recipes