Marinated Mozzarella Balls Recipe
Soaked in olive oil and a mix of garlic, lemon and herbs, marinated mozzarella balls are a great appetizer served with toasted bread. Or try them on pizzas and in salads or pastas.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, ciliegine size
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon peel and juice
- 1 garlic clove thinly sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped parsley and basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain the mozzarella and pat off the excess moisture with a towel.
- In a large bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon peel and juice, garlic, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Add the mozzarella and spoon the marinade over the cheese.
- Marinate the mozzarella for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature before serving.
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Notes
For the lemon, use a vegetable peeler to slice off the peel in sections. Then cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the juice.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 7 days. Depending on the size of the container, you may need to pour in some additional olive oil to make sure the balls are mostly submerged in the oil. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Serve the mozzarella with toasted bread as an appetizer. You also can use the marinated mozzarella in salads, on pizzas or in pastas.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg