Description
This marinated mozzarella balls, artichokes, and olives recipe is a flavor-packed Mediterranean appetizer perfect for gatherings, charcuterie boards, or a simple snack. With creamy mozzarella, tangy artichokes, and briny olives in an herby olive oil marinade, it’s easy, elegant, and full of bold taste.
Ingredients
1 cup mozzarella balls
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
1 cup mixed olives
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, or basil)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1. Drain mozzarella balls and artichoke hearts. Slice large artichoke pieces if needed.
2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.
3. In a large bowl, combine mozzarella, artichokes, and olives. Pour marinade over and toss gently.
4. Let marinate at least 30 minutes, preferably a few hours or overnight.
5. Toss before serving and garnish with fresh herb sprigs. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Let it chill longer for deeper flavor.
Use any olive varieties you like.
Slice large mozzarella if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg