Description
A delightful Marinated Cheese Appetizer that combines creamy cheese, savory salami, and briny green olives for a perfect party bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block of mozzarella or feta cheese
- 4 ounces salami, sliced
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese: Cut your choice of cheese into bite-sized cubes and marinate for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
- Layer the salami: Slice the salami into thin round pieces and create rolls if desired.
- Mix the ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cubed cheese, sliced salami, and pitted olives.
- Make the marinade: Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, herbs, and crushed red pepper flakes, then pour over the cheese mixture.
- Refrigerate: Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight.
- Serve: Stir the mixture and place it on a platter with toothpicks for easy serving.
Notes
Taste the marinated cheese before serving and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: appetizer, marinated cheese, salami, olives, party food