Description
This Marinated Cheese and Olives recipe offers a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring sharp cheddar and Havarti cheeses combined with bell pepper and a mix of black and pimento-stuffed green olives. Marinated in olive oil, white vinegar, and Italian herbs, it is perfect for serving at parties or as a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 3 ounces Havarti cheese (cubed)
Vegetables and Olives
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cubed sharp cheddar and Havarti cheeses, sliced bell pepper, black olives, and pimento-stuffed green olives to a mixing bowl. Pour in the olive oil, white distilled vinegar, and sprinkle the dried Italian herbs. Stir everything well to coat all ingredients evenly with the marinade.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and for the cheese to absorb the marinade.
- Bring to Room Temperature: Before serving, remove the marinated cheese and olives from the refrigerator and let them set at room temperature for about 15 minutes to enhance the taste and texture.
Notes
- Use good quality cheeses for best flavor.
- Feel free to swap or add other types of olives or bell pepper colors based on preference.
- This dish is best served slightly chilled but not cold; allowing it to come to room temperature enhances the flavors.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
