Soaked in Flavor: Our Marinated Mozzarella Magic
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If you’ve ever had marinated mozzarella, you know it's not just cheese—it’s an experience. Creamy, fresh mozzarella balls soak up bold garlic olive oil, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and a flurry of Italian herbs in this super simple, make-ahead crowd-pleaser.
We make this recipe with our Tuscan Herb or Garlic Olive Oil if you're looking to mix things up. The oil infuses the cheese with flavor while the tomatoes and herbs give it a Mediterranean twist that’s seriously addicting.
Perfect for parties, dinner boards, or just sneaking bites from the fridge—this is one of those recipes that gets better the longer it sits (if it lasts that long).
Want to take it next level? Serve it with grilled bread, a drizzle of balsamic, or add it to a charcuterie board for instant gourmet vibes.
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Mozzarella Balls Marinated in Sun-Dried Tomato & Herb Olive Oil
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Category
Appetizer
Cuisine
Mediterranean
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Servings
6-8
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Creamy mozzarella balls soak up bold flavor in this easy marinated appetizer—made with garlic olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, and savory herbs. Perfect for snacking, entertaining, or adding to your next charcuterie board.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (oil-packed or rehydrated)
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
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½ cup Garlic Olive Oil (or Tuscan Herb or Basil Olive Oil)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional garnish – basil or parsley)
Directions
- Drain mozzarella balls and gently pat dry.
- In a clean glass jar or container, layer mozzarella balls with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic.
- Sprinkle in oregano, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour Garlic Olive Oil over the mixture until the mozzarella is fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and gently shake to distribute ingredients.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight for best flavor).
- Bring to room temperature before serving and stir gently to coat.
- Serve with crusty bread, over salads, pasta, or as part of a charcuterie board.