Description
These Dill Pickle Marinated California Grapes and Cheese skewers are a delightful and unexpected appetizer that combines the tangy flavors of dill pickles with sweet grapes and creamy Havarti cheese. Perfect for entertaining or snacking!
Ingredients
Scale
Grapes:
- 3 cups whole Grapes from California
Marinade:
- 1 1/4 cups juice from dill pickle jar
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Cheese:
- 1 (6 to 8-ounces) package dill Havarti cheese, cut into small bite-size cubes
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Fresh dill leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine grapes, pickle juice, onion, olive oil, Havarti cheese, and red pepper. Stir well.
- Marinate: Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare Skewers: Remove from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Thread grapes and cheese onto toothpicks or skewers.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh dill leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by using different types of cheese or adding fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Make sure to use ripe, sweet grapes for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Dill Pickle Grapes, Marinated Cheese Skewers, Appetizer Recipe
