This Marinated Cheese and Olive Antipasto is the effortlessly elegant appetizer that gets better as it sits, making it perfect for stress-free entertaining. Cubes of sharp cheddar and creamy mozzarella balls mingle with briny mixed olives in a fragrant marinade of quality olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and aromatic fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme. As everything chills together, the flavors meld and deepen, transforming simple ingredients into something truly special that’s perfect for serving with crackers, crusty bread, or as part of a larger antipasto spread.
Marinated Cheese and Olive Antipasto
Recipe by Daily Disher
Marinated Cheese and Olive Antipasto features cheddar cheese cubes and mozzarella balls with mixed olives marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh herbs.
Course: Appetizer
/Cuisine: Italian
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
8 oz cheddar cheese cubes
8 oz mozzarella cheese balls
1 cup mixed olives
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
1 tbsp fresh thyme
½ tsp cracked black pepper
Directions
1.
In a large bowl, gently combine the cheddar cheese cubes and mozzarella cheese balls until they are evenly distributed.
2.
Add the mixed olives into the bowl with the cheese and carefully toss to mix everything together without breaking the cheese cubes.
3.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar until emulsified to create a robust marinade.
4.
Stir in the fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and cracked black pepper into the marinade to enhance the flavors.
5.
Pour the marinade over the cheese and olives, ensuring that all the pieces are covered for complete flavor absorption.
6.
Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to fully permeate the cheese and olives.
7.
Before serving, gently toss one more time and transfer to a serving dish with a slotted spoon to filter the excess marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg
