Olive and Cheese Ring
This Olive and Cheese Ring is a gorgeous antipasto perfect for any holiday party, with marinated olives, herbs, pimentos, and two cheeses.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , cut into 16 thin slices
- 16 ounces White Cheddar Cheese , cut into 1/2" thick slices
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup parsley , finely chopped (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 cup Pimentos , drained and chopped
Instructions
- Alternate the cream cheese and cheddar slices in a ring around a dinner sized plate.
- In a decorative small bowl whisk together balsamic, olive oil, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, salt and pepper.
- Add in the olives and stir to coat well.
- Place the bowl in the middle of your serving plate.
- Top the cheese and the bowl of olives with the remaining parsley and the pimentos just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 569IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.