Marinated Mozzarella Balls with Basil & Lemon

Marinated mozzarella balls are the epitome of a quick and easy appetizer! With basil, lemon, garlic, and red pepper flakes, this mozzarella is fresh, flavorful, and comes together in minutes. Serve them with bread, use them on a charcuterie board, or eat them alone. You truly can’t go wrong, they’re the best!

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 231 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 lb - mozzarella balls
¾ cup - extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp - garlic
¼ cup - fresh basil
4 teaspoons - lemon zest
¼ cup - fresh lemon juice
½ tsp - red pepper flakes
½ tsp - kosher salt
toasted crostini, crackers, or bread

Instructions

Drain the liquid from the mozzarella balls. Place the mozzarella in a large jar or a medium bowl.
To a small bowl, add the olive oil, garlic, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt. Whisk to combine.
Pour the marinade over the mozzarella balls. Stir to coat. Cover the jar or bowl and place the mozzarella balls in the fridge. Marinade for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight. Serve with crostini, crackers, or bread.

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