Description
This Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles is a flavorful and simple dish perfect for any gathering. Tangy pickles, savory cheeses, and zesty salami are marinated in a herb-infused dressing for a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Cheddar Cheese:
8 oz, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Mozzarella Cheese:
8 oz, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Dry Salami:
6 oz, cut into bite-sized pieces
Dill Pickles:
1 cup, sliced
Olive Oil:
1/2 cup
Red Wine Vinegar:
3 tablespoons
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced
Italian Herbs:
1 teaspoon dried
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Fresh Parsley:
2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Mix Cheeses, Salami, Pickles: In a large bowl, combine cheddar, mozzarella, salami, and pickles.
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian herbs, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
- Marinate: Pour the marinade over the cheese mixture and toss gently. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Finish and Serve: Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with toothpicks.
Notes
- Consider using pepper jack or provolone for variety.
- For extra tang, add a splash of pickle juice to the marinade.
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
