Marinated Cheese And Olives - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces cheese (any type such as cheddar, Colby, edam, gouda, or Monterey jack cheese)
2 ounces pepperoni or 2 ounces salami
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained

Preparation

Cut the cheese and meat into 1/2 inch pieces.
In a bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, fennel seeds, and pepper.
Stir in the cheese and meat mixture, and the olives.
Cover and chill for up to 3 days stirring occasionally.
Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Serve with toothpicks.