Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles (No-Cook Party Favorite)

This Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles is the ultimate no-cook snack board addition. It’s salty, tangy, and savory with bold textures and flavors — all tossed in a simple herb vinaigrette that makes everything pop. Perfect for parties, potlucks, holidays, or last-minute guests, this one-bowl bite is make-ahead friendly and totally addictive!

Ingredients

• 8 oz block of cheddar cheese, cubed
• 8 oz block of mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 4 oz sliced salami, cut into quarters
• ½ cup pickles (sliced or small whole pickles like cornichons or gherkins)

For the Marinade

• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or oregano + basil blend)
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  

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