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Marinated small mozzarella balls in olive oil and fresh herbs in a glass bowl with a bamboo stick in.

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Marinated Mozzarella Balls

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

These tried and true Marinated Mozzarella Balls are easy, simple, and perfect for any time of the year! They are best made 1-2 days ahead and everyone's favorite!

  • Total Time10 minutes
  • Yield3-4 1x
  • DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 7-8 oz mozzarella balls (200g), drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, stems removed
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Add the mozzarella balls to a medium bowl along with the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Toss everything together until it's well mixed. 
  3. Transfer the mozzarella to an airtight jar and cover with the marinade. If the mozzarella isn’t completely submerged, top it up with more olive oil.
  4. You can serve it immediately but it tastes best after marinating for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

The nutritional info is only an estimate. I only included 3 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar in it because you'll have most of the marinade leftover. I recommend using it for pasta, eggs, sandwiches, chicken, meats, or fish.

Storing and serving: Store the mozzarella balls in a jar with the marinade in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure the mozzarella is always submerged. The olive oil naturally hardens in the fridge. Take the jar out of the fridge 30 minutes before you want to serve them. If the marinade separates, shake the jar well before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

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