Marinated Cheese

Name: Marinated Cheese
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds gruyere cheese rind removed; 1/2 pound red onions halved and cut into fine slices; 1 bunch chives snipped into tiny rings; 5 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 cup olive oil; 1 1/4 pounds mini mozzarella balls drained; 1/4 pound pine nuts toasted; 1/4 pound green olives drained; 1/3 pound kalamata olives drained; 1/2 head garlic fresh young, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 sprig rosemary needles fresh, removed and finely chopped, leave a few needles whole, for garnish

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds gruyere cheese rind removed
1/2 pound red onions halved and cut into fine slices
1 bunch chives snipped into tiny rings
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 cup olive oil
1 1/4 pounds mini mozzarella balls drained
1/4 pound pine nuts toasted
1/4 pound green olives drained
1/3 pound kalamata olives drained
1/2 head garlic fresh young, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 sprig rosemary needles fresh, removed and finely chopped, leave a few needles whole, for garnish

Directions

1

For the marinated Gruyere, mix the Gruyere with the onions, chives, vinegar and 1/2 cup oil. Season with pepper. Transfer to a sealable jar and refrigerate.
2

For the marinated Mozzarella, mix the Mozzarella, pine nuts, olives, garlic, 1/2 cup oil and the chopped rosemary. Season then transfer to a jar and refrigerate.
3

Marinate both cheeses for at least 2 hours. To serve, adjust the seasoning and garnish with the reserved rosemary needles.