Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Olives Delight
Bold & Flavorful Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 cup sliced salami or pepperoni
- 1 cup green olives (Castelvetrano or Spanish Manzanilla)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut cheese into ½-inch cubes for even marinating.
- Cut salami into thin rounds or quarters for bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cheese cubes, sliced salami, and green olives.
- In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour marinade over the mixture and toss gently to coat. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with herbs and enjoy with bread or crackers.
Notes
- This appetizer is great for parties and wine nights.
- Can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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