Marinated Cheese & Olive Checkerboard

Alyse Baca 10/1/2025

Cheese, olives, and a drizzle of our limited-edition Spicewalla x Le Vigne Extra Virgin Olive Oil, this Marinated Cheese & Olive Checkerboard is your new appy obsession 🔥

Sharp cheddar meets buttery Castelvetrano olives, fresh citrus peel, thyme, our fan-fave Amore Seasoning, and a hint of garlic, all bathed in small-batch Italian olive oil for a silky, flavorful finish!

This board isn’t just a snack; it’s a showstopper with layers of flavour, texture, and Italian charm 🫒 Pro tip: don’t let that liquid gold go to waste—save the leftover olive oil for salads, pastas, and more.

Ingredients

4 oz sharp white cheddar - cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup Castelvetrano green olives
1 thin slice of fresh orange or lime peel
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 ½ tsp Spicewalla Amore Italian Seasoning
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 tsp fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup Spicewalla x Le Vigne Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Preparation
In a 16 oz. wide-mouthed glass jar, add half of the cheese and olives.

Add the orange peel, thyme, spices, and garlic. Add the remaining cheese and olives, and pour olive oil over the top to fully cover them.

Tightly close the jar and gently turn the jar over a couple of times.

Refrigerate overnight before serving. Set out a couple of hours before to bring the olive oil back to room temp (you can quickly run under warm water to expedite the process)!

Situate the olives and cheese cubes in a checkerboard design and pour the marinated olive oil over the board!

Enjoy!