Description
This marinated cheese appetizer with salami and pickles is a bold and zesty no-cook party starter, combining creamy cheese, spicy cured meat, and crunchy pickles in a tangy herb marinade.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
- 6 oz sliced salami or pepperoni, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup mini dill pickles, sliced or whole if small
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red or white wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cubing the cheese, slicing the salami if needed, and slicing or leaving the pickles whole if small.
- In a large bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cheese, salami, and pickles to the marinade and toss gently until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Before serving, toss gently, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with toothpicks or skewers.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for maximum flavor.
- Try different cheeses like mozzarella balls or smoked gouda.
- Add ingredients like roasted red peppers or marinated artichokes for variation.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
