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Garlic & Herb Marinated Mozzarella with Kalamata Olives

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  • Author: Ciao Chow Bambina
  • Category: Appetizer

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tsp. snipped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 12 plump cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/41/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 lb. bocconcini, or other fresh mozzarella
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 small baguette, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine oil, rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and crushed red pepper.
  2. Add mozzarella and olives; toss gently to coat.
  3. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for up to 24 hours (but at least 2 hours).
  4. Remove from refrigerator and let stand until it comes to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  5. Serve with sliced baguette.