Cheese and Olive Chessboard (Printable format)

A striking board of alternating cheese cubes and olives, perfect for sharing at parties and events.

# List of ingredients:

→ Cheese

01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar cheese, cut into 0.6 in cubes
02 - 3.5 oz firm mozzarella cheese, cut into 0.6 in 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

# How to make it:

01 - Arrange cheese cubes and olives alternately on a large square or rectangular serving platter to replicate a chessboard pattern, placing cheddar, black olive, mozzarella, green olive, and so forth in sequence.
02 - Continue arranging ingredients until the platter is fully covered, maintaining the alternating pattern consistently.
03 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley over the arrangement for added freshness, if desired.
04 - Present immediately with crackers or breadsticks on the side for guests to enjoy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free (if using gluten-free cheese)
  • Quick and easy preparation with no cooking required
02 -
  • Try swapping cheddar or mozzarella for gouda havarti or other semi-firm cheeses
  • Use stuffed olives for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use firm cheeses and pitted olives to make assembly easier
  • Chill the assembled board before serving for a refreshing taste
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