This easy Marinated Mozzarella Balls recipe is a quick and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. With creamy mozzarella, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon kick, it’s a simple yet delicious treat. Feel free to mix and match herbs based on what you have on hand for added flexibility!
Ingredients Needed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and/or basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil (or enough to cover the mozzarella balls)
- 8 ounces ciliegine fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained and patted dry
How To Make Marinated Mozzarella Balls
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium jar, stir together the chopped herbs, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and ⅓ cup of olive oil.
- Add mozzarella: Place the mozzarella cheese balls into the jar and pour the remaining ⅓ cup olive oil over them, adding more oil as needed to completely cover the mozzarella.
- Refrigerate: Close the jar with a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Store: Keep the marinated mozzarella balls in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for maximum flavor.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh mozzarella: For the best flavor, always use fresh ciliegine mozzarella balls. They absorb the marinade better and taste creamier.
- Let it marinate: Be sure to refrigerate the mozzarella for at least an hour. This gives the flavors time to soak into the cheese.
- Adjust the oil: If the mozzarella isn’t fully covered by the oil, add more. The oil helps the flavors blend and keeps the cheese fresh.
- Mix herbs: Feel free to use a combination of fresh herbs like basil and parsley. You can adjust the herbs based on your taste or what you have available.
- Grate the garlic finely: Grated garlic blends better into the marinade, giving you a smoother flavor without big garlic chunks.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: place leftovers marinated mozzarella balls in an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: To reheat leftovers marinated mozzarella balls , simply place them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or warm them gently in a skillet over low heat for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 ounce (28 grams)
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 40mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 3g
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Marinated Mozzarella Balls
Description
This easy Marinated Mozzarella Balls recipe is a quick and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. With creamy mozzarella, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon kick, it’s a simple yet delicious treat. Feel free to mix and match herbs based on what you have on hand for added flexibility!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium jar, stir together the chopped herbs, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and ⅓ cup of olive oil.
- Add mozzarella: Place the mozzarella cheese balls into the jar and pour the remaining ⅓ cup olive oil over them, adding more oil as needed to completely cover the mozzarella.
- Refrigerate: Close the jar with a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Store: Keep the marinated mozzarella balls in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella: For the best flavor, always use fresh ciliegine mozzarella balls. They absorb the marinade better and taste creamier.
- Let it marinate: Be sure to refrigerate the mozzarella for at least an hour. This gives the flavors time to soak into the cheese.
- Adjust the oil: If the mozzarella isn’t fully covered by the oil, add more. The oil helps the flavors blend and keeps the cheese fresh.
- Mix herbs: Feel free to use a combination of fresh herbs like basil and parsley. You can adjust the herbs based on your taste or what you have available.
- Grate the garlic finely: Grated garlic blends better into the marinade, giving you a smoother flavor without big garlic chunks.
Marinated Mozzarella Balls
