Marinated Mozzarella
This marinated mozzarella takes creamy mozzarella and infuses it with fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil to make a perfect appetizer come together with ease!
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil good quality
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 2 tablespoons basil minced, fresh
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme minced fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese pearls or sliced
Instructions
- In a medium-sized jar, combine the olive oil, garlic, basil, parsley, thyme, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix to combine.
- Add the mozzarella pearls or slices and mix until the olive oil has coated the mozzarella.
- Cover the jar and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Serve with crackers or crostini.
- Store the mozzarella in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 (2 ounce) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 452mg | 19% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.