How do I best store this Spanish appetizer?

Store the salami-cheese mixture without crackers covered in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 days. Add the crackers just before serving.

Can I make this appetizer recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the mix several hours in advance. The flavours will even improve when everything has a chance to meld.

Which cheese can I use for these tapas if I can't find manchego?

Aged cheese, Comté, Gruyère or Parmesan are delicious alternatives for this tapas recipe.

What crackers go best with this salami and cheese mix?

Neutral crackers, sourdough crackers, or small toast work perfectly, so the flavors of the cheese and charcuterie remain central.

Can I make these Spanish tapas vegetarian?

Yes, you can make these Spanish tapas vegetarian. Replace the salami and chorizo with extra cheese, grilled bell peppers, and artichoke hearts for an equally flavorful vegetarian version.

Salami and Cheese Mix Ibiza Style

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15min

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Easy

You see it everywhere: a simple plate of salami and cheese with a drink on a sunny terrace. Delicious! I'm making an extra pimped-up version of it. With authentic Manchego, spicy chorizo, salty olives, and the fresh contrast of pickles, silverskin onions, and peppers, you get an appetizer that is truly addictively delicious. The best part? You can completely adapt this mix to the country you're in. In Italy, for example, you choose Parmesan, while here in Ibiza I'm going all out for Manchego. Perfect for sharing with friends during a cosy aperitif!

Be sure to also try these aperitif snacks: Margarita pineapple bites & Aperitif chip platter.

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 4 to 6P

200g chorizo, diced
200g plain salami, diced
200g aged Manchego, diced
200g young Manchego with peppercorn crust, diced
2 tbsp gherkins, finely chopped
2 tbsp pickled silverskin onions, halved or finely chopped
2 tbsp pickled peppers, sliced into rings
150g green or mixed olives, pitted
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
100g small crackers of your choice

Make it veggie!

Replace the chorizo and salami with:
- 200 g extra mature Manchego or other aged cheese, cubed
- 200 g grilled bell pepper from a jar, diced
- 100 g marinated artichoke hearts, diced
The rest of the ingredients remain the same.

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Cut the chorizo, salami, mature manchego, and pepper-crusted manchego into bite-sized cubes.

Finely chop the gherkins, cut the pickled onions into smaller pieces, and slice the pickled peppers into rings.

Place the chorizo, salami, both types of manchego, gherkins, pickled onions, peppers, and olives into a large mixing bowl.

Add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and gently mix everything so the flavours are well distributed.

If possible, let the mixture rest for 10 minutes so the flavours can meld better.

Spoon the salami-cheese mixture into a nice serving dish and finish with the crackers. Serve immediately as an appetizer.

Tips

Let the cheese come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes for extra flavor.
Optionally, add some roasted almonds for extra crunch. Also delicious with blackolives or a mix of green and black olives.
For an extra Spanish touch, you can sprinkle some smoked paprika powder over the mix.
Serve with a refreshing mocktail or cocktail
Store the salami-cheese mix without crackers, covered, in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 days.
Remove the mix from the refrigerator 20 minutes before serving so that the cheese regains its flavor. Add thecrackers just before serving.