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Marinated Mozzarella Balls

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic, smashed
  • 8 oz small mozzarella balls, drained
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
  • ½ small red chile, finely minced, to taste
  • Zest from 1 lemon, finely grated
  • sea salt, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Make the garlic oil by placing the olive oil in a small saucepan with the smashed garlic clove and slowly heat the olive oil on low, making sure to watch it carefully after 15 minutes, so the garlic cloves don’t burn. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. 
  2. Drain the mozzarella balls and place them on paper towels to remove excess water. 
  3. Once the oil has cooled completely, remove the smashed garlic clove and discard.
  4. Add the parsley, basil, minced chile, lemon zest, and sea salt, to taste, to the oil; whisk until well combined.
  5. Add the mozzarella balls and toss to coat evenly. You can serve right away but they taste better if you place in the refrigerator to marinate for up to 3 hours.
  6. Remove from the refrigerator 10-15 minutes prior to serving. Toss and serve. Enjoy.