Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives
Serves 8
Directions
- 1Cut cheese into bite-size cubes.
- 2Slice or roll the salami into small pieces.
- 3In a bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic, chili flakes, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- 4Add cheese, salami, and green olives to a large bowl or airtight container.
- 5Pour the marinade over everything and gently toss to coat.
- 6Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (best flavor after 2–4 hours).
- 7Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- 8Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese, cubed (cheddar, provolone, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- 4 oz salami, sliced and quartered or rolled
- 0.75 cup green olives, pitted (Castelvetrano or Spanish olives work great)
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder (or 1 small garlic clove, finely minced)
- 0.25 tsp red chili flakes
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- to taste Salt
Tips
- Go light on the salt as cheese and olives are already salty.
- Stir once or twice if marinating longer than 30 minutes.
- Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
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