Spicy Marinated Mozzarella Cubes
Add a bold, zesty twist to your appetizer lineup with these Spicy Marinated Mozzarella Cubes! This quick and easy no-cook recipe combines creamy, bite-sized fresh mozzarella with a vibrant marinade of olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, dried herbs, tangy lemon zest, and a hint of fresh parsley. Perfectly infused with bold Mediterranean flavors, these cheese cubes marinate in just an hour, making them a great make-ahead option for parties, picnics, or casual snacking. Serve them with crusty bread, crackers, or as part of a charcuterie spread for a crowd-pleasing dish that's equal parts simple and sophisticated. Whether you're hosting or simply indulging, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Cut the fresh mozzarella into 1-inch cubes and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and chopped parsley to create the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the mozzarella cubes, ensuring all the pieces are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mozzarella and marinade to an airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, marinate for up to 4 hours.
Before serving, give the mozzarella a gentle stir to redistribute the marinade.
Serve the spicy marinated mozzarella cubes on a platter with toothpicks or alongside crusty bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.9 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 427 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
