Description
Elevate your appetizer game with a vibrant platter of marinated mozzarella balls, artichokes, and olives that tantalizes taste buds and offers a feast for the eyes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2–3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh mozzarella balls
- Chopped artichoke hearts
- Variety of olives (Kalamata, green, or black)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh or dried herbs (oregano, basil, or thyme)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Create the marinade by combining olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine mozzarella balls, chopped artichoke hearts, and olives. Pour the marinade over and coat evenly.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- Serve with toothpicks or small forks, and consider pairing with crusty bread or pita chips.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use marinated tofu or almond feta. Ensure proper marination time for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
