Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles Recipe
This Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles is a delightful and simple dish perfect for entertaining. Tangy dill pickles, savory salami, and creamy cheese marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices make for a delicious and easy-to-prepare appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cheddar or mozzarella cheese, cubed
Salami:
- 4 ounces hard salami, sliced or cut into bite-sized pieces
Pickles:
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced or small whole
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cheese, salami, and pickles. Pour the marinade over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Marinate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Before serving, bring to room temperature and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with toothpicks or skewers for easy snacking.
Notes
- You can use a variety of cheeses like Monterey Jack, Colby, or pepper jack for different flavor profiles.
- Experiment with other pickled vegetables such as cocktail onions or banana peppers for added variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
