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Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives

Enticing Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives

This Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives balances creamy cheese, savory salami, and zesty olives, making it the perfect crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese and Salami
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces Feta cheese
  • 4 ounces Salami sliced into strips
  • 1 cup Green olives halved
For the Marinade
  • ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Plastic Wrap
  • glass jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cheeses: Begin by cutting the mozzarella and feta cheese into uniform cubes, making sure each piece is about an inch in size for even marinating.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In the same mixing bowl, add the strips of salami and the halved green olives to the cubed cheeses. Gently toss everything together to ensure well mixed.
  3. Make the Marinade: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Coat the Mixture: Pour the marinade over the cheese, salami, and olive mixture, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  5. Cover and Refrigerate: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to a glass jar, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Prepare to Serve: After marinating, let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
  7. Garnish the Platter: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the marinated cheese, salami, and olives.
  8. Serve with Accompaniments: Present with toothpicks on the side and pair with crackers or slices of bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the appetizer to marinate overnight for deeper flavor. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.

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