Marinated Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons minced green onions
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (8-ounce) block reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese, chilled

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 10 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
2. 2. Cut block of Cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Repeat procedure with cream cheese. Arrange cheese slices alternately in a shallow baking dish, standing slices on edge. Pour marinade over cheese slices. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours.
3. 3. Transfer cheese slices to a serving platter in the same alternating fashion, reserving marinade. Spoon marinade over cheese slices. Serve with whole wheat crackers (crackers not included in analysis).
4. carbo rating: 2