Name: Marinated Mozzarella
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 250 g mozzarella; 8 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon caraway; 1 garlic clove, crushed with a garlic press; about 20 fresh basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, diced; the zest of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; salt to taste; tomatoes; fresh baguette or crispy, white bread; freshly ground black pepper.

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Mozzarella, a bit different than usual: rich, flavorful, and aromatic. Try it on a crispy baguette; it’s simply delicious!

Marinated Mozzarella

Recipe by Anna BembryCourse: Antipasti-AppetizersCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Simple

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Marinating

hours

Mozzarella, a bit different than usual: rich, flavorful, and aromatic.

Ingredients

250 g mozzarella
For the marinade
8 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon caraway
1 garlic clove, crushed with a garlic press
about 20 fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, diced
the zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt to taste
Extras
tomatoes
fresh baguette or crispy, white bread
freshly ground black pepper.

Method

Place all ingredients for the marinade in a bowl or a jar. Stir to combine.
Pull apart the mozzarella into small chunks, add to the marinade and stir well. Cover the bowl or close the jar with a lid and let the mozzarella marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Serving suggestion: Slice up tomatoes and arrange them on a plate. Spread the marinated mozzarella on top of the tomato slices and drizzle with the marinade. Season with freshly ground pepper. Serve with a fresh baguette.