The easiest appetizer that disappears first: marinated mozzarella balls

Monday 25 August 2025 21:00 - Mirella Mendonça
The easiest appetizer that disappears first: marinated mozzarella balls

These marinated mozzarella balls are incredibly tasty with herbs, olive oil and simple spices - and the best part: they're easy to prepare, can be made in advance and last for days in the fridge. Perfect for serving with bread, cold cuts, fresh salads or as a highlight on a cheese board. A practical, versatile recipe full of Mediterranean charm!

Those are the ingredients:

  • 9 oz mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (+/-)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 4 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes

Here's the step by step:

  1. Place the mozzarella balls in a jar. There should be plenty of room inside.
  2. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, rosemary, pepper and chopped fresh basil.
  3. Mix together.
  4. Make sure all the balls are immersed in the olive oil, adding more if necessary, depending on the jar used.
  5. Close the jar and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  6. And that's it! Enjoy them as an appetizer or add them to a salad ;-)

Check out the full recipe with video below:

Marinated mozzarella balls, for aperitifs or salads!

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Mirella MendonçaMirella Mendonça
I am the editorial manager at Petitchef (Portugal and Brazil) and a huge enthusiast of travel and world cuisine, always in search of new flavors and experiences. However, as much as I love exploring the delights of different cultures, my mom's cooking will always be my favorite — with that unique flavor that only she can create.

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