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Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles

A simple and flavorful appetizer combining cheese, salami, and pickles, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your personal favorite) Cut into bite-sized cubes.
  • 1 cup sliced salami
  • 1 cup pickles, sliced or speared
Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme) Choose your preferred herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
Optional Garnish
  • to taste Fresh herbs for garnish To enhance presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut your cheese into bite-sized cubes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cheese cubes, salami, and pickles.
Creating the Marinade
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Mixing
  1. Pour the marinade over the cheese mixture and gently toss everything until evenly coated.
Marinating
  1. Cover the bowl and let the marinated cheese sit in the fridge for at least an hour, or a few hours for deeper flavor.
Serving
  1. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

This recipe can be made ahead of time for convenience. You can also swap out salami for prosciutto or cooked bacon. Leftovers can last in the fridge for about a week.