Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with turkey slices & Green Olives
Looking for a simple yet impressive appetizer? This Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with turkey slices and green olives is your go-to dish! With its blend of creamy cheese, savory turkey, and tangy olives all marinated in aromatic herbs and olive oil, this appetizer is perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering or a casual snack. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for meal prep, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully overnight. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for an irresistible treat that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cheese (mozzarella or cheddar), cubed
- 4 ounces sliced turkey, cut into strips
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cubed cheese, sliced turkey, and green olives.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the cheese mixture and stir to coat well.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight preferred).
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with toothpicks or on crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg