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Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives

Delicious Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Olives

This Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Green Olives is a delightful blend of flavors that impresses guests with minimal effort.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Mozzarella and Feta by cutting them into uniform cubes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed mozzarella, feta, salami, and halved green olives, tossing gently.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Pour the marinade over the cheese, salami, and olives mixture, and mix gently to coat thoroughly.
  5. Seal the mixture in a bowl or glass jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. When ready to serve, transfer the marinated mix onto a serving platter, leaving excess marinade behind.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
  8. Serve with toothpicks or alongside crackers and slices of bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This appetizer can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

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