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Marinated Cheese & Olive Skewers

The perfect appetizer! Green olives, sweet spicy peppers, and mild cheese are marinated in olive oil, orange, garlic, & herbs. So easy and SO good!
Yield: 36

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 orange zested & juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 5-inch sprig fresh rosemary
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 10 ounces small manzanilla green olives stuffed with pimentos 1 [10-ounce] jar should have at least 72 olives, enough for 2 per skewer
  • 14 ounces juanita piquante peppers or pimentos, or roasted red peppers
  • 16 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into 36 [3/4-inch] cubes

Equipment

Instructions

  • First, make the marinade. To a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the olive oil, the zest and juice from the orange, garlic, rosemary sprig, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to just below a simmer and warm for a couple of minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Remove it from the heat, stir in the parsley, and let it cool completely.
  • Cut your mozzarella into around 36 cubes, about 3/4-inch or so. Add those to a container or dish along with the olives and peppers.
  • When the marinade is room temp, pour it over the peppers, cheese, and olives and toss gently.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to 48 hours, mixing occasionally to help distribute the marinade.
  • When you're ready to assemble your cheese and olive skewers, grab some 5-inch bamboo or wood skewers and thread with an olive first, then a pepper, the cheese, and finish with another olive.
  • Arrange the skewers on your tray and either serve immediately or cover carefully with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before serving.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Goya

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1g, Calories: 93kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 331mg, Potassium: 35mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 193IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 74mg, Iron: 0.2mg