Marinated Mozzarella Balls
An easy way to spice up the mild cheese, these marinated mozzarella balls make an excellent canapé on a cocktail stick or jazz up so many salads
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour up to one day
- Total Time: 5 minutes + chill time
- Yield: Makes 1 large jar 1x
- Category: Sides
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g mini mozzarella balls
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 120ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- •1 tbsp dried mixed herbs
- Small handful of fresh basil, finely sliced
- Small pinch dried chilli flakes
- 1 lemon, peeled and zest chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a large mason jar or airtight container. Otherwise, combine in a bowl then transfer to an airtight container later. Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least one hour up to one day before eating. They last 3-5 days in the fridge.
- Serve in a large bowl with fresh bread. Or use it to make crostini with halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. They make a great canapé if you pop them on a cocktail stick with some cherry tomato halves and fresh basil. I also love these in a simple tomato salad - they’re so delicious!
Notes
Of course, this recipe is a wonderful base but being able to mix and match will make your mozzarella balls so delicious and complement a range of different things. Try with lime zest, balsamic vinegar, olives, fresh chilli, fresh oregano, thyme or rosemary. Maybe try with capers or a shallot.
Find it online: https://desertislanddishes.co/marinated-mozzarella-balls/