Cheese and Olive Chessboard (Printable View)

Alternating cubes of cheese and olives create a striking party appetizer with fresh parsley garnish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar cheese, cut into 0.6 inch cubes
02 - 3.5 oz firm mozzarella cheese, cut into 0.6 inch cubes

→ Olives

03 - 3.5 oz black olives, pitted and drained
04 - 3.5 oz green olives, pitted and drained

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - Crackers or breadsticks, for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the cubes of cheddar and mozzarella alternately with black and green olives on a large square or rectangular platter to form a chessboard pattern.
02 - Continue arranging ingredients in the alternating pattern until the platter is fully covered.
03 - Optionally sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley over the arranged platter for added freshness and presentation.
04 - Present immediately alongside crackers or breadsticks as accompaniments.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Visually striking presentation for parties and gatherings
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Try swapping cheddar or mozzarella for gouda havarti or other semi-firm cheeses
  • Use stuffed olives for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use firm cheeses that hold shape when cubed
  • Serve immediately to keep olives and cheese fresh
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