Description
This Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles is a flavorful and simple dish perfect for entertaining. Tangy cheeses, savory salami, and crisp pickles are marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, vinegar, and spices for a delicious appetizer that can be prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Marinade:
- 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 8 oz block pepper jack cheese, cubed
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 oz hard salami, small bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup mini dill pickles, halved or sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Marinate Ingredients: Add cubed cheeses, salami pieces, and pickle slices to the bowl, toss until coated in marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Final Touch: Before serving, let the mixture sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Serve with toothpicks or small skewers for easy grabbing.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or gouda, and try cornichons or pickled veggies for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
