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Marinated Cheese and Olives – Savory, Zesty & Perfect for Effortless Entertaining!

Marinated Cheese and Olives


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful combination of marinated cheeses and olives that makes for a perfect snack.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 170 grams sharp cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
  • 85 grams Havarti cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 60 millilitres black olives
  • 60 millilitres pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 15 millilitres olive oil
  • 15 millilitres white distilled vinegar
  • 2.5 millilitres dried Italian herbs

Instructions

  1. Place cheddar cheese cubes, Havarti cubes, sliced bell pepper, black olives, and pimento-stuffed green olives in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Drizzle olive oil and white distilled vinegar over the cheese and vegetables. Sprinkle dried Italian herbs evenly.
  3. Gently stir all ingredients together until evenly coated with the marinade.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
  5. Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For best flavor, allow to marinate for longer if time permits.
  • This dish can be served as an appetizer or as part of a cheese platter.
  • Feel free to mix different types of cheese and olives according to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Refrigeration
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 100 grams
  • Calories: 319
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg