Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles
Easy marinated cheese appetizer with herb-infused oil, firm cheeses, salami, and pickles. A no-bake party favorite.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cubed
- 8 ounces pepper jack or Colby jack cheese cubed
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 ounces salami sliced
- 1 cup dill pickles or cornichons
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Place cheese cubes in a large bowl or airtight container.
- Pour marinade over cheese and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 12–24 hours, stirring once or twice.
- Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.
- Arrange marinated cheese on a platter with salami and pickles. Spoon extra marinade over cheese if desired.
Notes
Use firm cheeses only. Add salami and pickles just before serving for best texture.