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Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles

Delicious Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles

Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles is a crowd-pleasing and gluten-free dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 appetizers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ½ cup Olive Oil Any light oil works
  • ¼ cup White Wine Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Cheese
  • 8 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 ounces Pepper Jack Cheese
For the Assembly
  • 4 ounces Salami Can substitute with prosciutto
  • a handful Dill Pickles Can substitute with olives or marinated artichokes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  2. Cube the sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheese into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl of marinade, folding gently to coat.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to up to 2 hours.
  4. Slice salami into quarters and prepare dill pickles by cutting into thin rounds.
  5. On a serving platter, arrange the marinated cheese cubes, and scatter the salami and pickle slices around it.
  6. Sprinkle freshly chopped herbs over the assembled platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appetizerCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate the cheese overnight. This dish is best enjoyed fresh and is not recommended for freezing.

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