ComScore

7 Marinated Cheese Recipes You Need in Your Life

Aka the easiest appetizers of all time

We can all agree on one simple fact: The best things in life are cheese. And these marinated cheese recipes--perfect for smearing on bread, tossing into a salad, slapping in a sandwich or straight-up eating with a fork--are no exception. Just soak your favorite variety in a mixture of oils, herbs and spices and store it in the fridge for when a salty craving strikes.

Herbed Goat Cheese Balls

Crostini dreams are made of these.

Get the recipe.

Mozzarella Marinated In Herbs And Red Pepper Flakes

A foolproof antipasto plate, every time.

Get the recipe.

Spicy Marinated Feta

Toss it in a Greek salad. Done.

Get the recipe.


Italian-marinated Colby Jack With Olives

Grab a toothpick and dig in.

Get the recipe.

Sumac And Mint Marinated Goat Cheese

This savory but light concoction is the perfect complement to a creamy goat cheese.

Get the recipe.

Marinated Bocconcini

Mini mozzarella balls, infused with a mixture of lemon, garlic and peppercorns--they're the perfect one-bite app.

Get the recipe.

Marinated Greek Yogurt

Seasoned with za’atar, this Lebanese appetizer called “labneh” is kind of like a cousin to cheese but hits the same spot. (And it’s the perfect accoutrement to pita triangles. )

Get the recipe.


screen shot 2020 05 14 at 6 31 35 pm

Freelance Editor

From 2015-2020 Lindsay Champion held the role of Food and Wellness Director. She continues to write for PureWow as a Freelance Editor.