Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer
A delicious and effortless dish featuring creamy cheeses, savory salami, and tangy olives, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz of mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 8 oz of feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz of sliced salami, cut into strips
- 1 cup of green olives, pitted and halved
- 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
- Combine the mozzarella and feta cheese cubes in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sliced salami and halved green olives to the cheese mixture.
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl 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 120 minutes, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the mixture a gentle stir and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Serve with toothpicks or small skewers. It pairs well with bread, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg