Keto Cheese Salami & Pickles

This Keto Cheese Salami & Pickles is the perfect low-carb marinated cheese appetizer for anyone following a ketogenic or gluten-free diet. Cubes of firm cheese are soaked in a flavorful marinade of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and herbs, allowing them to absorb a tangy and savory punch. Paired with slices of rich, savory salami and crunchy dill pickles, this appetizer delivers a satisfying balance of textures and bold flavors. Keto Cheese Salami & Pickles is easy to assemble, store, and customize with your favorite cheeses or spices. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or craving a nutritious bite, this appetizer hits all the right notes — rich, tangy, savory, and perfectly keto.

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STATS:

• Serving: 4
• Total time: Ten mints.
• Calories: 250 kcal
• Serving size: 1 appetizer portion
• Prep time: Ten mints.
• Cuisine: American-Italian fusion
• Cook time: Nil
• Course: Appetizer
• Diet: Keto & Gluten-free

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowl
• Airtight container or jar for marinating
• Knife and cutting board
• Serving platter

INGREDIENTS:

• Pickles slices: ½ cup
• Olive oil: ¼ cup
• Cheese cubes: 1 cup
• Apple cider vinegar: 2 tbsp.
• Salami slices: ½ cup
• Garlic powder: ½ tsp.
• Black pepper
• Dried oregano: 1 tsp.
• Red pepper flakes: ¼ tsp.
• Salt
• Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp.

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHEESE:

• We use Gouda or Cheddar cheese to prepare this dish and it is firm and also holds its shape properly.

SALAMI:

• We have to use best quality salami slices, which should be nitrate-free and keto-friendly.

PICKLES:

• We have to use dill or gherkin pickles to add the tangy and crunchy taste to the appetizer.

OILVE OIL:

• We have to use olive oil in this dish to include the rich flavors and healthy fats.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

• It is used in this dish to provide the tangy and mild acidity in the marinade.

GARLIC POWDER:

• It is used in this appetizer to provide a subtle taste and make it more flavorful.

OREGANO:

• We use dried oregano to add the flavor and aroma of herbs in the marinade.

RED PEPPER FLAKES:

• It is used to add spice to this appetizer.

PARSLEY:

• We use parsley to garnish this appetizer.

SALT & PEPPER:

• It is added in this appetizer as it is necessary to develop the taste of the dish.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Take a mixing dish and add apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, olive oil, and oregano.
2. Mix all these components.
3. Now we can add cubes of cheese to the marinade.
4. Softly coat the cheese cubes in the marinade.
5. We can add the marinated cheese cubes to a jar.
6. Put them in the fridge for around two hours or for the whole night.
7. Then we can place the marinated cheese cubes on the plate along with pickles and salami slices inside.
8. We can garnish the platter with parsley and red pepper flakes and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• We can pair this platter with a glass of keto dry white wine or cocktail
• Serve this platter with keto crackers or celery sticks
• We can also add olives or cherry tomatoes on the side of the plate for variation.
• You can also utilize this appetizer platter as a topping on keto flatbread or crackers.
• We can serve this platter chilled at a party.

TIPS:

• We can marinate he cheese cubes for the whole night for the best taste.
• You can also use the combination of two or three different cheeses for the taste variation.
• We can add pickles in last so that the pickles stay crispy.
• You can alter the spice level as you can tolerate.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

• We would store marinated cheese in a closed box for five days.

Freezer:

• The texture of marinated cheese will get ruined, so we wouldn’t have to freeze the marinated cheese.

FAQs:

Can I use any other meat in this appetizer?

• We can use some prosciutto or pepperoni in this appetizer for the best taste.

Will the vegetarian have this appetizer?

• No, it includes salami, so if we use marinated vegetables or exclude the meat from this appetizer, vegetarians will have this appetizer.

How long is it required to marinate the cheese cubes?

• We can soak the cheese cubes for 2 to 12 hours to make them flavorful.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 250 kcal
Total Carbs: 2 g
Net Carbs: 1.5 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 15 g
Fat: 20 g
Calcium: 200 mg
Iron: 0.5 mg
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Sodium: 600 mg
Potassium: 150 mg