Vat 17 & Marinated Olive Medley
If you’ve ever found yourself needing an elegant, last-minute appetizer made from ingredients already in your fridge, you’re just like us! We created this marinated olive medley with Vat 17, garlic, dried figs, and capers — perfect for holiday hosting, weeknight gatherings, or impromptu visits from hungry loved ones.
What You’ll Need:
¼ cup olive oil
1 large or 2 small cloves garlic, pressed
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
⅓ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons capers
4 ounces Vat 17 World Cheddar, cut into ½-inch cubes
¼ cup dried figs, sliced (about 5 figs)
½ cup whole pitted Kalamata olives
10 colossal Greek olives stuffed with garlic
How to Make It:
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, black pepper, sea salt, and capers. Let stand for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
In a separate bowl, combine the cubed Vat 17, dried figs, and olives. Pour the marinade over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
Serve right away for a bright, fresh flavor, or let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight for deeper infusion. Allow the medley to come to room temperature before serving.