Description
A delightful Marinated Cheese Appetizer featuring sharp cheese, salami, and green olives, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup feta or mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
- ½ cup sliced salami or pepperoni
- ½ cup pitted green olives or Kalamata olives
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2–3 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, basil, or oregano
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese by cutting it into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, and herbs.
- Toss the cheese cubes, salami slices, and olives with the marinade until well coated.
- Transfer to a glass jar or airtight container and let marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight is better).
- Serve the marinated cheese and olives on a platter with toothpicks on the side.
Notes
Let the appetizer sit at room temperature for the best flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheese, appetizer, marinated, olives, salami, family gathering, Mediterranean