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Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives

Delicious Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives

This Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives is a flavorful crowd-pleaser perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Slotted spoon
  • Glass jar

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese

  • 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 4 ounces Feta cheese cubed

For the Additions

  • 4 ounces Salami cut into strips
  • 1 cup Green olives pitted and halved

For the Marinade

  • 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 each Lemon zest
  • 1 each Lemon juice

For the Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cube the cheeses into uniform pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • Combine salami strips and green olives with the cubed cheeses in the bowl, and toss gently.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Pour the marinade over the cheese and salami mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Cover the bowl tightly or transfer to a sealed jar for marination.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor.
  • Transfer onto a serving platter using a slotted spoon, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Allowing the dish to marinate overnight yields the best flavor. Serve with crackers or bread for an added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, Crowd-Pleaser, easy recipe, Green Olives, Marinated Cheese, Salami
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