Marinated Mozzarella

It's like the gift that keeps on giving (if it lasts that long). It's one of the tastiest appetizers snacks you can make and with a few simple ingredients and light prep work, it comes together in no time. You can use the exact same recipe for use with marinated mozzarella balls as well. The style of cheese just depends on your preference and what you are looking for. I like this option because you can slice it for guests, then add a cheese knife so that it can be enjoyed in smaller pieces. I really enjoy the presentation of this method as well.

Ingredients

• Fresh Herbs-the use of rosemary, oregano, basil, and thyme in marinated mozzarella adds fragrant and very flavorful, earthy notes to the cheese. Dried herbs can be used but the texture and taste will be different. Fresh herbs are recommended for this recipe. For more information on how to substitute for dry herbs, see the substitutions section below
• Sun-dried tomatoes- adds a touch of sweet and tart flavor and a bit of texture; it contrasts well against the soft cheese.
• Fresh roasted cherry tomatoes- adds a more concentrated intense tomato flavor as opposed to using raw tomatoes
• Minced garlic-the robust nature of garlic adds layers of flavor to this marinated mozzarella

What to do with marinated mozzarella

There are so many options as far as what to do with marinated mozzarella. Imagine topping a pizza with marinated mozzarella or enjoying it with a variety of crackers and/or breads as an appetizer. It would be wonderful chopped up and added to a salad!

How long does marinated mozzarella last?

After opening the package of this fresh cheese, and marinating it with all of the ingredients, I stored mine in the refrigerator for 4 days. Bear in mind that once the package is opened, the cheese begins to lose its freshness right away and the texture will change over time. Storing it in the refrigerator in an airtight container is a best practice here.

How to make marinated mozzarella

This version is made with a few different fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, grated garlic, and olive oil. Marinated mozzarella with tomatoes is a magnificent pair-in the same way tomato sauce goes with the cheese on a pizza. Using a good-quality, robust olive oil is one of the ingredients that really adds to the overall flavor.

1. Re-hydrate sun-dried tomatoes: The sun-dried tomatoes I purchased came pre-hydrated in a jar of oil. If purchasing sun-dried tomatoes without oil it is recommended to slice and soak them in an oil similar to olive oil for 2 hours at room temperature
2. Roasted tomatoes- place cherry tomatoes onto a pan, pour olive oil over top, and use fingers to coat tomatoes in oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast in the oven at 425 degrees for ten minutes, tossing with a spatula after five minutes
3. Grated garlic-combine minced garlic with fully roasted tomatoes once they are fresh out of the oven and allow to cool completely
4. Combine all ingredients- combine sundried tomatoes, roasted tomato-garlic mixture, and fresh herbs in a small container, add sliced mozzarella and marinate.

Variations:

A fun variation to using an entire ball of mozzarella and slicing it yourself would be to make marinated mozzarella balls. The exact same measurements can be used with tiny mozzarella balls; the major difference between the two is that the size of cheese is more suitable for enjoying as finger food as opposed to being eaten on a cracker for example.

Substitutions:

Most of the time I enjoy fresh herbs best, however, you can substitute the fresh rosemary, thyme, oregano, and basil for the dried versions. Bear in mind that dried herbs really pack a punch! They're more potent and more concentrated than fresh herbs and a general rule of thumb is that and 1 tablespoon of dried herbs would equal one teaspoon of fresh herbs.

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