Marinated Mozzarella Balls
Once you know how to marinate mozzarella balls, you'll want to make this garlicky, herby snack all the time, pairing them with bread, crackers or cured deli meats.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 Ounces mozzarella balls
- ¼ Teaspoon sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- ½ Teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 Cloves garlic minced or very finely sliced
- 1 Handful fresh basil chopped
- 1 Handful fresh parsley chopped
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ Cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ Teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Drain the mozzarella balls from their liquid and discard the liquid.
- Combine the olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano, salt and black pepper, and balsamic vinegar in a medium bowl, mixing well until everything is combined well.
- Next, add the drained mozzarella balls to the marinade, and toss gently to ensure evenly coat with the mixture.
- Use plastic wrap to cover the bowl or transfer the mozzarella and marinade into a jar that has a tight-fitting lid.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Bring the marinated mozzarella balls to room temperature before serving with crackers and/or crusty bread, or as part of your charcuterie board or antipasto platter.
Notes
Use good quality mozzarella: The cheese is the star of the dish, so choose something that's good quality.
Taste the marinade: Although the marinade is mainly just to flavor the cheese, it's a good idea to check the flavor balance, so taste it before adding the mozzarella to see if it needs more salt or anything else.
Longer marinating time: I always make these a day ahead because overnight marinating really brings out the flavors.
Taste the marinade: Although the marinade is mainly just to flavor the cheese, it's a good idea to check the flavor balance, so taste it before adding the mozzarella to see if it needs more salt or anything else.
Longer marinating time: I always make these a day ahead because overnight marinating really brings out the flavors.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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