Entertaining doesn't have to be complicated. This easy marinated olives and cheese ring appetizer is beautiful and delicious. It is the perfect appetizer for the holidays, parties, or wine night! Make it for your next special occasion!
Mix White Wine Vinegar (1/2 cup), Olive Oil (1/2 cup), Granulated Sugar (1 tablespoon), Celery Salt (1/2 teaspoon), Fresh Basil (1 teaspoon), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 teaspoon) in a small bowl. Set aside.
STEP 2
Cut Cream Cheese (8 ounce) in half lengthwise. Cut into 1/4-inch slices.
STEP 3
Cut Mozzarella Cheese (8 ounce) and Monterey Jack Cheese (8 ounce) cheese into 1/4-inch slices.
STEP 4
On a platter, arrange cheese slices upright in a ring with one slice of mozzarella, one slice of Monterey Jack, and one slice of cream cheese until you form a complete circle.
STEP 5
Mix Pearls® Specialties™ Garlic Stuffed Queen Olives (7 ounce), Kalamata Olives (6 ounce) together and add to the center of the circle.