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Home » Appetizer Recipes » Marinated Mozzarella

Marinated Mozzarella

Published: Mar 9, 2015 · Modified: Jun 30, 2022 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Homemade Marinated Mozzarella

Homemade Marinated Mozzarella is one of the most delicious things in the whole world. Fresh mozzarella is delicious in it's own right. Add the flavors of fresh herbs, sun dried tomatoes, some olive oil and your taste buds will do a happy dance I promise. 

Homemade Marinated Mozzarella from flouronmyface.com 

 Last year my daughter Megan and I bought some fresh marinated Mozzarella balls at the Lakes Park Farmers Market. It was so good!

 

It was at the end of our Farmers Market season which by the way ends in April or May. Odd right? When the rest of the country is gearing up in the spring for their farmers markets to open here in Florida most of our Farmer's Markets are closing up shop.

 

 I think we have one Farmers Market that is open all year long. I may be wrong because I keep finding out about new Farmer's Markets all the time. At one time the only place you could buy fresh produce besides the grocery store was at a couple of Flea Markets that are not very close to where I live.

 

So in November when the Lakes Park Farmers Market opened Megan and I headed right there on opening day to buy some fresh mozzarella balls marinated in herbs, olive oil and dried roasted tomatoes. You have no idea the disappointment we felt when we couldn't find the fresh cheese vender.

 

I could kick myself for not grabbing one of her cards last year. I've been there a couple of more times but have not found the fresh cheese vender. She could be at one of the other Farmers Markets that I don't go to.

 

I've been dreaming about those marinated mozzarella balls ever since. One day while I was shopping at Sam's Club for the ingredients to make Easy Butterfly Shrimp Sliders I spotted a package of fresh marinated mozzarella balls. I put them in my cart.

 

As I was looking through the fresh cheese I spotted a package of fresh mozzarella. I could buy a small container of marinated mozzarella balls which was about 12 ounces in weight including the marinade for $6 or I could buy 2 pounds of fresh mozzarella for $8 and make my own.

 

I decided right then and there that I would make my own Marinated Mozzarella. I had all the fresh herbs I would need in my little herb garden. I always have extra virgin olive oil on hand. The only thing I would need is a jar of sun dried tomatoes. 

 

So off I went with my plan in hand. I came home and put the fresh mozzarella in the refrigerator. I finally had a chance to make my fresh marinated mozzarella. I'm embarrassed to admit that I probably ate about half of it the first day I made it.

 

The package I bought had two little one pound mozzarella logs in it. My other daughter Audrey claimed the second pound of mozzarella for herself and she planned to make pizza with it. I knew I was in danger of eating all of the marinated mozzarella before I could take photos for this recipe! 

 

Off to the store I went to buy a nice fresh and crusty baguette and here we have it. The baguette is optional of course. You could stand at the counter and inhale slice after slice of this marinated mozzarella. If you're planning on sharing the baguette will come in handy.

 

Marinated Mozzarella on slices of fresh crusty baguette by flouronmyface.com

 

 How to make Homemade Marinated Mozzarella

 
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 5 tablespoons best extra virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 pieces sun dried tomato in olive oil, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, roughly minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
 
DIRECTIONS
  1. Place all the ingredients into a container and marinate at least an hour before serving.
  2. Serve with slices of a crusty baguette.

 Print the Marinated Mozzarella recipe below

 
Marinated Mozzarella on slices of fresh crusty baguette by flouronmyface.com

Marinated Mozzarella

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Homemade Marinated Mozzarella slices served on fresh baguette slices is a perfect party appetizer recipe.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 16 bites
Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 5 tablespoons best extra virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 pieces sun dried tomato in olive oil finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes roughly minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions 

  • Place all the ingredients into a container and marinate at least an hour before serving.
  • Serve with slices of a crusty baguette.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • I've used fresh herbs but dry herbs could be substituted. Fresh is best when available. Just allow the marinated mozzarella more time to marinate. You may also need to slightly increase the amount of olive oil as the dry herbs with absorb some of it.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bites | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Maureen

    April 19, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    I love mozzarella so it means I love this dish! I would love to try these. Homemade is much better than anything else. A wonderful appetizer!

    Reply
  2. Amanda

    March 26, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Congratulations!! I'll be featuring your post at the Friday Favorites Link Party tonight at 9pm (EST) 😀

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 26, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Amanda

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. swathi

    March 23, 2015 at 11:32 am

    This is just awesome I need to try it, homemade is always best. thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning.

    Reply
  4. Ashley S.

    March 20, 2015 at 8:26 am

    This looks delish!!! found you on #familyfunfriday

    Reply
  5. Amanda

    March 19, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Ooooooh I don't know why I never thought to marinate mozzarella before... man that looks amazing!!! Will be trying soon for sure 😀 Thanks for sharing with us at the Friday Favorites Link Party! We love having you 🙂

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 19, 2015 at 11:43 pm

      Thank you Amanda enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

    March 17, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely love marinated mozzarella! This looks so good, Arlene! Looking forward to trying your recipe, and spreading lots of foodie love around for you!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 18, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Michelle

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  7. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts

    March 17, 2015 at 8:02 am

    I found this link via Mandy's Recipe Box's "Totally Talented Tuesdays!

    I love marinated mozzarella. We make our own mozzarella and I think this will be a great way to use it up....not that I need any excuse to eat it all 😉

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 17, 2015 at 10:02 am

      Claire

      I have always wanted to make mozzarella! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. J @ A Hot Southern Mess

    March 17, 2015 at 7:47 am

    I LOVE when my tastebuds do a happy dance! This marinated cheese recipe sounds and looks so good! I will be trying my hand at this one1 Thanks for sharing it! 🙂

    Join in on our weekly #CelebrateSouthern link up! We'd love to have you join in on the fun! www.ahotsouthernmess.com

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 18, 2015 at 8:43 am

      J

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. pam (Sidewalk Shoes)

    March 17, 2015 at 7:40 am

    This is so my kind of recipe! I totally love making something myself instead of buying it. Not just to save money, but just because it's always so much more tasty!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 18, 2015 at 8:44 am

      Pam

      Homemade is so much better!

      Reply
  10. Susan | LunaCafe

    March 16, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    What a lovely nosh. Love fresh mozzarella.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 18, 2015 at 8:44 am

      Thank you Susan!

      Reply

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