Description
This Marinated Mozzarella Balls recipe offers a vibrant and flavorful appetizer featuring soft mozzarella cheese soaked in a tangy olive oil and vinegar marinade with aromatic herbs, spices, and roasted red peppers. Perfect for parties or a simple snack, these marinated cheese bites bring together creamy texture with a zesty, herby punch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 8 ounces mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained
Marinade
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- ¼ cup diced roasted red peppers (or sliced sundried tomatoes)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add Mozzarella: Place the drained mozzarella balls into a 2-cup mason jar or any jar with a tight-fitting lid to prepare for marinating.
- Prepare Marinade: In a measuring cup, combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, diced roasted red peppers, dried parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix thoroughly to blend all flavors.
- Pour Marinade: Pour the prepared marinade over the mozzarella balls in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged to absorb the flavors.
- Seal and Shake: Close the jar tightly with the lid and shake well to distribute the marinade evenly over the mozzarella balls.
- Marinate: Refrigerate the jar immediately and allow the mozzarella to marinate for 24 hours, turning the jar occasionally to ensure all pieces absorb the marinade uniformly.
Notes
- Use a jar with a tight-fitting lid for best marinating results.
- Allowing the mozzarella to marinate for at least 24 hours enhances the flavor infusion.
- Roasted red peppers can be substituted with sundried tomatoes to vary the taste.
- This recipe is best served chilled as an appetizer or salad topping.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and consume within 5 days for freshness.
