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Marinated olives and cheese in a white bowl.
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Marinated Cheese & Olives

Make this easy and tasty Marinated Cheese & Olives appetizer for your next get together. A mix of olives, sharp cheddar cheese, red peppers and peperoncino peppers wrapped up in a spicy marinade!
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: antipasto, cold appetizers, no cook appetizers, olives
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 small red pepper cut into about 2 inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup peperoncino drained
  • 3/4 cup green olives
  • 3/4 cup kalamata olives
  • 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a small glass bowl, combine the olive oil, white wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, dried chilli flakes, salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the red pepper pieces, peperoncino, green olives, black olives, and sharp cheddar cheese. Pour over marinade and stir really well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Remove from fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Marinated Cheese & Olives
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 211 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 610mg27%
Potassium 84mg2%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 669IU13%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 169mg17%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.