Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Cut cheese into bite-size cubes.
  2. 2Cut cheese into bite-size cubes.
  3. 3Cut cheese into bite-size cubes.
  4. 4Slice or roll the salami into small pieces.
  5. 5Slice or roll the salami into small pieces.
  6. 6Slice or roll the salami into small pieces.
  7. 7In 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.
  8. 8In 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.
  9. 9In 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.
  10. 10Add cheese, salami, and green olives to a large bowl or airtight container.
  11. 11Add cheese, salami, and green olives to a large bowl or airtight container.
  12. 12Add cheese, salami, and green olives to a large bowl or airtight container.
  13. 13Pour the marinade over everything and gently toss to coat.
  14. 14Pour the marinade over everything and gently toss to coat.
  15. 15Pour the marinade over everything and gently toss to coat.
  16. 16Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (best flavor after 2–4 hours).
  17. 17Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (best flavor after 2–4 hours).
  18. 18Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (best flavor after 2–4 hours).
  19. 19Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
  20. 20Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
  21. 21Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
  22. 22Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  23. 23Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  24. 24Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz cheese, cubed (cheddar, provolone, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
  • 12 oz cheese, cubed (cheddar, provolone, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
  • 12 oz cheese, cubed (cheddar, provolone, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
  • 4 oz salami, sliced and quartered or rolled
  • 4 oz salami, sliced and quartered or rolled
  • 4 oz salami, sliced and quartered or rolled
  • 0.75 cup green olives, pitted (Castelvetrano or Spanish olives work great)
  • 0.75 cup green olives, pitted (Castelvetrano or Spanish olives work great)
  • 0.75 cup green olives, pitted (Castelvetrano or Spanish olives work great)
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder (or 1 small garlic clove, finely minced)
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder (or 1 small garlic clove, finely minced)
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder (or 1 small garlic clove, finely minced)
  • 0.25 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.25 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.25 tsp red chili flakes
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • 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.
Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives | Clip Recipe