Name: MARINATED MOZZARELLA BALLS
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 16 ounces mini mozzarella balls; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; 4 -5 fresh basil leaves; 2 garlic gloves; 1 red chili pepper - sliced thin (option); 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 cup olive oil; Salt/Pepper - to taste

Facebook X Pinterest Flipboard

Jump to Recipe

These MARINATED MOZZARELLA BALLS are a simple appetizer and great for charcuterie boards. Mozzarella balls in olive oil with garlic, basil, parsley and oregano.

This post may contain affiliate links. See my Disclosure Policy for more info. Follow WonkyWonderful on Pinterest to stay up to date on all of the new recipes!

We are all about easy appetizer ideas here. Well, easy recipes in general but especially appetizers. When hosting a party or holiday feast it is important to keep things as simple as possible so that you can enjoy the festivities as well.

Marinated Mozzarella is one of those appetizers that can be prepared in 10 minutes or less. A fresh and elegant appetizer that everyone will love.

Recipe Tips:

Feel free to add more herbs and garlic if preferred.
Omit the red peppers if preferred or a pinch of dried chili flakes work just as well.
Use a high quality olive oil for best results.
Sun dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers in oil make a great addition to add some color and flavor.

More Easy Appetizer Recipes:

Prosciutto Wrapped Peaches – Olive Oil Bread Dip – Antipasto Skewers

Save this Recipe!

Enter your email & I’ll send it straight to your inbox.

Table of Contents

MARINATED MOZZARELLA BALLS

These MARINATED MOZZARELLA BALLS are a simple appetizer and great for charcuterie boards. Mozzarella balls in olive oil with garlic, basil, parsley and oregano.

No ratings yet

Print Pin Rate

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: marinated mozzarella balls

Prep Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 552kcal

Author: Nicole Harris

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Finely chop parsley and basil.
Cut pepper into slices, grate garlic on a fine grater.
Combine all green ingredients, red chili pepper, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the olive oil then stir to combine ingredients.
Add mozzarella balls to a large bowl and pour over the oil mixture.
Gently toss to coat mozzarella.
Place the marinated mozzarella balls in a jar, seal, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend (optional). Remove form refrigerator 30 minutes before serving to allow oil to thin.

Notes

Add more olive oil if needed. Olive oil should cover half of the mozzarella balls in the jar.

Nutrition

Tried this recipe?Mention @wonkywonderful or tag #wonkywonderful!

marinated mozzarella balls pinnable image

Welcome!

Nicole Harris is the recipe creator behind WonkyWonderful, sharing fast, budget-friendly meals for busy families. Since 2012 she’s been developing 30-minute dinners, kid-approved favorites, and holiday dishes with flair - all with real ingredients and no fuss. She grew up stretching simple pantry staples into something delicious, and that shows up in every recipe: easy, affordable, and full of flavor. Read more...