Herbed Marinated Mozzarella with Olive Oil and Garlic
A delightful appetizer that envelops creamy mozzarella balls in aromatic olive oil, crunchy garlic, and fragrant herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Start by draining your mozzarella balls and letting them rest in a colander.
- After about 10 minutes, pat them dry gently with a soft paper towel.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and the chopped fresh basil and oregano.
- Add red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Mix in the zest of the lemon.
- Gently add the dried mozzarella balls to the bowl.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator.
- Marinate for at least two hours; overnight is ideal.
- Just before serving, drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired.
Notes
For best results, always use fresh mozzarella and allow for proper marination time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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