Marinated Mozzarella Appetizer

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

String cheese is more affordable and easier to find.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing a neutral flavor.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is inexpensive and can mimic acidity.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach adds freshness and is often cheaper than fresh herbs.

Combine olive oil, minced garlic, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.

Add mozzarella balls to the marinade and ensure they are well coated.

Let the mozzarella marinate for at least an hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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