Marinated Cheese and Olives
A quick and impressive appetizer featuring sharp cheddar, creamy Havarti, and a tangy marinade of olives and herbs.
Ingredients
Cheeses
- 170 grams sharp cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
- 85 grams Havarti cheese, cut into cubes
Vegetables and Olives
- 1 piece bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 60 millilitres black olives
- 60 millilitres pimento-stuffed green olives
Marinade
- 15 millilitres olive oil
- 15 millilitres white distilled vinegar
- 2.5 millilitres dried Italian herbs
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cutting the cheddar and Havarti cheese into neat cubes.
- Slice the bell pepper into strips.
Combine Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheese cubes, sliced bell pepper, black olives, and pimento-stuffed green olives. Gently toss them together to mix the ingredients adequately.
Prepare the Marinade
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white distilled vinegar, and dried Italian herbs.
Marinate
- Drizzle the freshly prepared marinade over the cheese and vegetable mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Gently stir until all ingredients are well coated in the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Serve
- Once marinated, let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the Marinated Cheese and Olives to a serving platter.
Notes
This dish can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.