Flavorful Marinated Mozzarella Recipe

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This make-ahead appetizer picks up wonderful flavor from the vinegar and spices. I’ve made it with fat-free mozzarella, and it still tasted just as good.—Rita Reinke, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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Flavorful Marinated Mozzarella Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup (4 ounces) 1/2-inch cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
2 tablespoons diced sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Prick mozzarella cubes with a fork; place in a glass bowl. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; let cool to room temperature.
Pour over cheese. Stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Yield: 1/4 pound.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/8 pound) equals 516 calories, 47 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 349 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Marinated Mozzarella in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook , p46