Description
A quick and flavorful no-cook appetizer made with cubes of marinated cheese, savory salami, and crunchy pickles tossed in a garlicky herb vinaigrette. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or grazing boards.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 8 oz Monterey Jack or mozzarella, cubed
- 4 oz dry salami, sliced into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup mini dill pickles or gherkins, drained
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or white balsamic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Instructions
- Cube the cheeses, slice the salami, and drain the pickles. Thinly slice the red onion, if using.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Place the cheese, salami, pickles, and onion in a large bowl or resealable container.
- Pour the marinade over the ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, stirring occasionally if marinating overnight.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature in a bowl or on skewers for individual servings.
Notes
- Use firm cheeses to avoid crumbling while marinating.
- Add olives or pepperoncini for variety.
- Drizzle honey before serving for a sweet-savory twist.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the salami and double the cheese and pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer, cheese and salami skewers, marinated cheese cubes, no-cook party appetizer, pickles and cheese appetizer