Marinated Mozzarella Balls

Fresh herbs make these Marinated Mozzarella Balls incredibly flavorful. A hint of red pepper flakes adds interest and depth of flavor combined with a full-flavored extra virgin olive oil. Serve this marinated mozzarella with your next cheeseboard, charcuterie, or Antipasto platter. They're also wonderful paired with summer tomatoes, or tossed into your favorite salads.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Author : Kari Peters

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: -12

Calories: 203kcal

Ingredients

1 pound mozzarella balls
1 tbsp fresh thyme stems removed & chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives minced
2 tsp fresh marjoram or oregano, stems removed & chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus up to 1/4 cup more for covering the marinated mozzarella
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or more to your taste
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Add the chopped fresh herbs to a large bowl with the olive oil, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
Add the fresh mozzarella balls and toss to evenly coat.
Transfer the mozzarella to a container to refrigerate and cover with a layer of olive oil. Pint jars work well for storage and you'll need less oil to cover the mozzarella.
Marinated for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
To serve allow the mozzarella to come to room temperature until the olive oil isn't solid before serving. Scoop out the marinated mozzarella allowing most of the oil to drip back into the container.

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Notes

Refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Use the leftover olive oil for cooking.

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