Olives, Cheese, Pickles, and Crudités

Name: Olives, Cheese, Pickles, and Crudités (Zeytoon, Jibni, Kabeese ma Khudra (zey-toon, jib-nee, ka-beese, ma khud-dra))
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 24 Greek green olives; ½ pound Kashkaval cheese, cut into bite-sized wedges; ½ pound Halloumi or Ackawi cheese, cut in bite-sized cubes; 24 black kalamata or Moroccan olives; 8 radishes (greens attached when available), cut into flowers; or: ½ pound braided string cheese, cut in 1-inch lengths (separate the braids); Pickled turnips, micti pickles, kalamata and green Greek olives, Kashkaval cheese, Halloumi or Ackawi cheese, or braided string cheese, all found at specialty markets or online.; 2 green onions, cut in 2-inch lengths; 10 sticks green bell pepper, cut ¼ inch wide lengthwise; 1 lemon, cut in 8 wedges; 4 micti pickles, halved and cut in 2-inch lengths; 15 slices cucumber, striped and cut ¼ inch thick

Zeytoon, Jibni, Kabeese ma Khudra (zey-toon, jib-nee, ka-beese, ma khud-dra)

Preparation info

Serves
8 to 10

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Classic Lebanese Cuisine

By Kamal Al-Faqih

Published 2009

About

An assortment of olives, cheeses, pickles, and raw vegetables is a colorful and interesting addition at mealtime or with drinks. It makes a beautiful centerpiece, and your friends and family will enjoy the different and delicious flavors and textures.

Ingredients

Specialty Ingredients

Pickled turnips, micti pickles, kalamata and green Greek olives, Kashkaval cheese, Halloumi or Ackawi cheese, or braided string cheese, all found at specialty markets or online.

Asia
Lebanon
Starter
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

Method

Prepare Ahead

You can prepare the individual items one day in advance. Refrigerate them separately. Serve as directed.