MARINATED CHEESE WITH PEPPERS AND OLIVES

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Cheddar cheese, red peppers and pitted ripe olives make a tasty, rustic appetizer when marinated overnight and served with decorative toothpicks. -Polly Brunning, Thaxton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

12 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cans (6 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.