Description
This Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles is a flavorful and effortless dish perfect for entertaining. Sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses are paired with savory salami, tangy pickles, and a zesty marinade for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 ounces hard salami, cut into bite-sized pieces or folded
- ½ cup baby dill pickles or cornichons, sliced or left whole
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, salami, and pickles.
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate: Pour the marinade over the cheese mixture and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Before serving, allow to sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with toothpicks or skewers.
Notes
- This appetizer is versatile for various occasions.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties.
- Serve with crackers or as part of a charcuterie board.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ½ cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
