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Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives

Delicious Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives

A flavorful Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives, perfect for impressing your guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Glass jar
  • Spatula
  • Serving platter

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese and Salami

  • 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 4 ounces Feta cheese cubed
  • 4 ounces Salami thinly sliced

For the Marinade

  • 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 lemon Lemon zest
  • 1 lemon Lemon juice
  • to taste Red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup Green olives pitted and halved

For Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Cut the mozzarella and feta cheese into uniform cubes, about 1-inch in size, for even marinating.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed mozzarella and feta with the strips of salami and halved green olives. Toss gently for about 2 minutes.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Add lemon zest and juice, mixing well.
  • Pour the marinade over the cheese, salami, and olive mixture. Toss gently with a spatula to coat everything.
  • Transfer to a glass jar or wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.
  • When ready to serve, using a slotted spoon, transfer the marinated cheese and meats to a serving platter.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
  • Serve alongside toothpicks, crackers, or slices of bread.

Notes

For maximum flavor, let the mixture marinate overnight. The longer the ingredients sit, the more they absorb the zesty marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, easy recipe, Green Olives, Marinated Cheese, party food, Salami
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