Marinated Mozzarella Balls
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Marinated Mozzarella Balls
Description
This recipe combines fresh mozzarella balls with a marinade of fresh herbs like parsley and basil, fresh lemon juice and zest for acidity, grated garlic for pungency, and red pepper flakes for heat. Sea salt balances the flavor while extra-virgin olive oil covers and preserves the cheese. The cheese absorbs these flavors when refrigerated for at least an hour, resulting in a pleasantly aromatic and tangy profile. The marinade both seasons and keeps the mozzarella moist.
Marinated mozzarella balls can be served as an appetizer with bread or crackers, added to salads, or used as a topping for pizzas and sandwiches to introduce herby brightness. The oil-marinated cheese also preserves well in the fridge for a few days, enhancing flavor over time.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 garlic grated, clove
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil or enough to cover the mozzarella balls
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese drained and patted dry, ciliegine size, fresh balls
Instructions
- In a medium jar, stir together the herbs, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and ⅓ cup of the olive oil.
- Add the mozzarella and top with the remaining ⅓ cup olive oil, adding more as needed to cover the mozzarella.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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