5 from 27 votes
Mozzarella Marinated with Tomatoes & Arugula
Mozzarella Marinated with Tomatoes & Arugula features buffalo milk mozzarella lightly marinated in a fragrant mixture of fennel seeds, lime, basil, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. It's served atop fresh arugula with ripe tomatoes, offering a balance of creamy cheese, herbaceous marinade, and peppery greens. The marination softens and flavors the cheese, creating a fresh salad suited for light meals or appetizers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
295 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 lime grated zest
- ½ lime juice
- 20 basil julienned, leaves
- 2 teaspoons oregano chopped fresh oregano
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic crushed and slightly chopped, clove
- ½ teaspoon fleur de sel
- black pepper
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese buffalo milk
- 2 tomato ripe
- arugula for salad
Instructions
- Scatter the fennel seeds in a small frying pan over medium-high heat and dry-roast until they pop. Transfer to a mortar and crush.
- Place the crushed seeds in a small bowl and add the lemon zest and juice, basil leaves, oregano, olive oil, garlic, fleur de sel, and pepper. Mix well. Let it rest.
- On a plate break the mozzarella roughly and smear with the marinade and set aside for 15 to 30 minutes.
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TO SERVE
- Spread the arugula salad on a serving dish.
- Place the mozzarella cheese over it and cut the tomatoes, and place them alongside the dish. Drizzle with some extra olive oil and serve
Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
236mg
(10%)
Potassium
209mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2308IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
1295mg
(130%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2308IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 1295mg | 130% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.