Cheese and Olive Chessboard (Printable Version)

A vibrant board of alternating cheese cubes and olives arranged for a stylish appetizer presentation.

# 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 the cheese cubes and olives alternately on a large square or rectangular platter, creating a chessboard pattern such as cheddar, black olive, mozzarella, green olive.
02 - Continue arranging the ingredients in the alternating pattern until the platter is completely filled.
03 - Optionally sprinkle chopped fresh parsley evenly over the arranged board for a fresh accent.
04 - Present immediately alongside crackers or breadsticks for serving.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • Visually striking presentation
  • Perfect for parties and gatherings
02 -
  • Try swapping cheddar or mozzarella for gouda, havarti, or other semi-firm cheeses
  • Use stuffed olives for extra flavor
03 -
  • Choose cheeses with contrasting colors for a more striking chessboard effect
  • Ensure olives are well drained to prevent sogginess
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