Cheese Olive Chess Board (Printer View)

Alternating cubes of cheddar, mozzarella, and olives arranged in a visually striking chessboard pattern.

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Place cheese cubes and olives alternately on a large square or rectangular platter to create a chessboard effect, alternating cheddar, black olives, mozzarella, and green olives in sequence.
02 - Continue positioning until the entire platter is covered, maintaining the alternating pattern consistently.
03 - Optionally, sprinkle finely chopped parsley over the arranged board to enhance freshness and color.
04 - Present immediately alongside crackers or breadsticks for accompaniment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Visually appealing chessboard pattern
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Try swapping cheddar or mozzarella for gouda havarti or other semi-firm cheeses
  • Use stuffed olives for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use cheeses with contrasting colors for visual impact
  • Keep olives well drained to avoid sogginess
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