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Marinated Mozzarella Balls
Creamy, fresh cheese, and an herb and garlic-studded olive oil combine forces in this simple recipe for Marinated Mozzarella Balls.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves chopped
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 14-16 ounces bocconcini, drained (I used 2 8-ounce packages)
Instructions
- In a medium jar, combine olive oil, garlic, basil, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes and salt.
- Add the mozzarella balls and gently stir to coat. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes-1 hour to allow flavors to blend and infuse. Serve with crusty bread, crostini or toasted pita bread.
Notes
Can be stored up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 254mgIron: 1mg