Cheese Olive Chess Board

Alternating cubes of cheddar and mozzarella paired with black and green olives on a platter.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (optional)

05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

06 - Crackers or breadsticks, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place cheese cubes and olives alternately on a large square or rectangular platter to form a chessboard-like arrangement, starting with cheddar, black olive, mozzarella, green olive, and repeating the pattern.

02 - Continue placing alternating cubes and olives until the entire platter surface is covered, maintaining the consistent pattern.

03 - Evenly sprinkle finely chopped parsley over the arrangement for a fresh finish, if desired.

04 - Present immediately alongside crackers or breadsticks for guests to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

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Vegetarian and gluten-free option
Easy to prepare in 15 minutes

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Try swapping cheddar or mozzarella for gouda havarti or other semifirm cheeses
Use stuffed olives for extra flavor and for a vegan version use plantbased cheeses

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