Post by April B. on Feb 14, 2003 8:46:00 GMT -6
Marinated Mozzarella
Oregano and thyme season the marinade for this popular and easy antipasto
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 of a medium green or red sweet pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup almond-stuffed green olives
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil or salad oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 clove garlic, quartered
1. In a 1-quart container combine cheese, sweet pepper, and olives. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan combine vinegar, oil, oregano, crushed red pepper, thyme, and garlic. Cook and stir just until heated through. Cool to room temperature. Pour over cheese mixture; stirring gently to mix. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 day or up to 3 days.
3. To serve, let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes. Drain, discarding marinade and garlic. Makes 10 servings.
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 97 , total fat: 8g , saturated fat: 3g , cholesterol: 13mg , sodium: 235mg , carbohydrate: 2g , fiber: 1g , protein: 6g , vitamin C: 11% , calcium: 13%
Oregano and thyme season the marinade for this popular and easy antipasto
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 of a medium green or red sweet pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup almond-stuffed green olives
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil or salad oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 clove garlic, quartered
1. In a 1-quart container combine cheese, sweet pepper, and olives. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan combine vinegar, oil, oregano, crushed red pepper, thyme, and garlic. Cook and stir just until heated through. Cool to room temperature. Pour over cheese mixture; stirring gently to mix. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 day or up to 3 days.
3. To serve, let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes. Drain, discarding marinade and garlic. Makes 10 servings.
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 97 , total fat: 8g , saturated fat: 3g , cholesterol: 13mg , sodium: 235mg , carbohydrate: 2g , fiber: 1g , protein: 6g , vitamin C: 11% , calcium: 13%