Description
Cheesy Salami Olive Rolls bring Mediterranean flavors dancing across your palate with rich, bold ingredients. Crisp pastry wrapped around salty salami and melted cheese creates an irresistible appetizer that will transport hungry guests to Italian countryside kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein & Cheese:
- 1 cup salami, diced into bite-sized cubes
- 6 ounces (170 grams) Havarti cheese, diced into bite-sized cubes
Vegetables & Pickled Items:
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup green olives
- ½ cup cornichons
Herbs & Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Garlic Expressions or your favorite Italian-style vinaigrette
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by dicing the Havarti cheese into uniform small cubes.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, carefully combine the diced cheese, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced salami, verdant green olives, and petite cornichons.
- Gently tear fresh basil leaves into delicate fragments, allowing their aromatic essence to infuse the mixture.
- Drizzle the zesty Italian-style vinaigrette over the assembled ingredients, ensuring complete and thorough coating through a gentle but comprehensive stirring motion.
- Select a clean storage container – either a rustic mason jar or a sealed glass bowl – to house the flavorful medley.
- Seal the container securely, creating an environment that allows the ingredients to meld and develop their nuanced flavors.
- Place the prepared mixture into the refrigerator, allowing it to rest and intensify its taste profile for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- When ready to enjoy, give the mixture a final gentle stir to redistribute the herbs and dressing, then serve chilled as a sophisticated appetizer or light refreshment.
Notes
- Customize your mix by adjusting ingredient quantities or swapping in your favorite cured meats and pickled veggies.
- Prepare ahead for stress-free entertaining, as the flavors intensify and meld beautifully when chilled overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1,250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg