Description
This Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer is a delightful blend of creamy cheeses, savory salami, and briny green olives, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. The smooth texture of the marinated cheese contrasts beautifully with the chewy salami and the crisp bite of olives, making each bite a sensory experience.
Ingredients
- Cheese: 8 oz of mozzarella cheese, cubed; 8 oz of feta cheese, crumbled
- Salami: 4 oz of sliced salami, cut into strips
- Olives: 1 cup of green olives, pitted and halved
- Marinade: 1/2 cup of olive oil; 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon of dried oregano; 1 teaspoon of garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes; salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella and feta cheese cubes.
- Add the sliced salami and halved green olives to the cheese mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the cheese, salami, and olives, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the mixture a gentle stir and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- This appetizer can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a different flavor profile, substitute feta with goat cheese or add herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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