Italian Olive Oil and Fresh Herb Marinated Mozzarella Balls

A small jar of Italian olive oil and herb marinated mozzarella sits on a plate surrounded by crostino crackers and fresh herbs.

Italian Olive Oil and Fresh Herb Marinated Mozzarella Balls

Lindsey Neumayer

This Italian olive oil and herb marinated mozzarella balls recipe makes the best appetizer for any occasion, whether you are celebrating the holidays with friends and family or just looking for an afternoon snack. These small mozzarella bites are herby, zesty, and perfectly seasoned in high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

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Prep Time 10

marinating time 1

Total Time 1 10

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings

Calories 322 kcal

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Equipment

1 airtight storage container preferably glass, such as a mason jar.
1 kitchen scale or measuring cups and glasses
1 microplane grater
1 citrus juicer or reamer
1 knife
1 cutting board
1 whisk or spatula

Ingredients

226 g fresh mozzarella balls ciliegine size, or cherry size
210 g olive oil extra virgin, 1 cup
2 g oregano chopped, 1 tbsp
4 g basil chopped, 8-9 leaves or 1 tbsp
4 g parsley chopped 2 tbsp
8 g whole grain mustard 1 tsp
2 g lemon zest 1 tsp
1.5 oz lemon juice 44 g, 1-2 ounces
10 g garlic cloves 2 tsp, 2 cloves
salt kosher
pepper pinch, freshly ground
red pepper flakes small pinch, up to 1/4 tsp

Instructions

Open the mozzarella and allow the cheese to drain while it comes to room temperature. Once drained, pat them dry to remove any excess moisture from the brine.
Wash and chop your herbs.
Peel and chop the garlic.
Zest & juice your lemon.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, herbs, garlic, salt & pepper.
Pour olive oil into the small dish, whisking to combine everything.
Put your mozzarella in a glass container that it will be marinating in.
Pour the oil mixture overtop of the mozzarella, and allow it to marinate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use enough olive oil that your cheese is completely submerged in the marinade.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 0.5mg

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Keyword: antipasto, mozzarella, no cook