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Easy Marinated Olives & Cheese Ring Appetizer

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!

Total Time

1hr 15min

5.0

3 Ratings

Author: A Fork's Tale

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup

White Wine Vinegar

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1/2 cup

Olive Oil

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1 tsp

Granulated Sugar

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1/2 tsp

Celery Salt

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1 tsp

Fresh Basil

•

1/2 tsp

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

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1 cup

Cream Cheese

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2 cups

Mozzarella Cheese

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1 1/2 cups

Monterey Jack Cheese

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1 cup

Kalamata Olives , pitted, drained

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1 cup

Garlic Stuffed Olives

Cooking Instructions

Mix White Wine Vinegar (1/2 cup) , Olive Oil (1/2 cup) , Granulated Sugar (1 tsp) , Celery Salt (1/2 tsp) , Fresh Basil (1 tsp) , and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 tsp) in a small bowl. Set aside.

Cut Cream Cheese (1 cup) in half lengthwise. Cut into 1/4-inch slices.

Cut Mozzarella Cheese (2 cups) and Monterey Jack Cheese (1 1/2 cups) cheese into 1/4-inch slices.

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.

Mix Garlic Stuffed Olives (1 cup) , Kalamata Olives (1 cup) together and add to the center of the circle.

Drizzle dressing mix over the olives and cheese.

Cover and marinade for one hour or more. Serve

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

334

FAT

30.3 g

PROTEIN

10.1 g

CARBS

4.0 g