Description
This easy marinated cheese appetizer is a flavorful and elegant dish perfect for entertaining. A combination of creamy Havarti, savory salami, tangy green olives, and zesty sun-dried tomatoes is marinated in a bold Italian-style vinaigrette, making it a crowd-pleasing snack. Serve it with crackers or crusty bread for a delicious party spread
Ingredients
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- 6 oz Havarti cheese, diced into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup salami, diced into bite-sized cubes
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained if necessary)
- 1/2 cup green olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup cornichons (small French pickles), sliced if desired
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Garlic Expressions or your favorite Italian-style vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced Havarti cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salami, green olives, and cornichons.
- Add the chopped fresh basil and pour the Italian-style vinaigrette over the ingredients.
- Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a mason jar or an airtight container.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a week for a more intense flavor.
- Serve chilled directly from the jar or container. For a stylish presentation, arrange the marinated cheese, salami, and olives on a serving platter with toothpicks.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute other cheeses like mozzarella, provolone, or pepper jack.
- Add extra ingredients like roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, or pepperoncini for more variety.
- If you don’t have cornichons, swap them for capers or other small pickles.
- For a spicier kick, mix in a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Pair with crusty bread, crackers, or crostini for the perfect bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg