Description
A simple yet flavorful marinated cheese appetizer paired with salami and pickles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
- 4 oz salami, sliced
- 1 cup pickles, sliced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add mozzarella and cheddar cheese cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, layer marinated cheese, salami slices, and pickles on a platter.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over the assembled platter for added flavor.
Notes
- For variations, try using different cheese types like feta or pepper jack.
- Experiment with fresh herbs such as basil or thyme for additional flavor.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy marinated cheese appetizer, salami, pickles, cheese platter