Description
Marinated Olives and Cheese is a savory, tangy appetizer made with olives, sharp cheddar cheese, and a flavorful marinade. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dish combines rich olives, cheese, and aromatic spices, making it a crowd-pleaser for snacks, parties, or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup peperoncino peppers, drained
- 3/4 cup green olives
- 3/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small glass bowl, combine the olive oil, white wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, dried chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the red bell pepper pieces, peperoncino peppers, green olives, Kalamata olives, and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Pour the marinade over the olive and cheese mixture, stirring well to coat all ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of olive oil and vinegar in the marinade to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to use different types of olives, such as stuffed green olives, or try other cheeses like feta or Gouda.
- Make the marinade up to a week ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
- Allow the dish to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 21mg