Cheese Olive Chessboard Appetizer (Printable Version)

Alternating cubes of cheddar and mozzarella with black and green olives arranged in a chessboard pattern.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

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

# Directions:

01 - Place the cheese cubes and olives alternately on a large square or rectangular platter to create a chessboard design, starting with cheddar, followed by black olives, then mozzarella, and green olives.
02 - Continue placing the ingredients in the alternating pattern until the entire platter is filled uniformly.
03 - Evenly sprinkle the finely chopped parsley over the arranged cheese and olives to add a fresh touch, if desired.
04 - Present immediately alongside crackers or breadsticks for guests to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Visually striking presentation
  • Perfect for parties and gatherings
02 -
  • Try swapping cheddar or mozzarella for gouda, havarti, or other semi-firm cheeses
  • Use stuffed olives for extra flavor
03 -
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based cheeses
  • Perfect with a crisp white wine or sparkling water
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