Marinated Mozzarella Balls
Bite-sized chewy pieces of cheese with a savory flavor, these Marinated Mozzarella Balls are delicious as an appetizer, in a salad, or part of a larger cheese platter.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 255kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 garlic clove minced or grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 ounces ciliegine fresh mozzarella cheese balls drained and patted dry
Instructions
- In a medium jar or other container, stir together the herbs, shallot, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and ⅓ of the extra-virgin olive oil.
- Add the mozzarella balls, stir them well, and top with the remaining olive oil. Add more if needed to cover the cheese.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 0.3mg
