Mediterranean Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 250 g mozzarella pearls (well drained)
• extra virgin olive oil (a drizzle)
• fresh basil (chopped)
• 4.5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil (4 or 5 halves, chopped)
• 1 garlic (clove, pressed)
• 0.5 lemon (zest (avoiding the white pith))
• lemon juice (a splash)
• black pepper (to taste)
• salt (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the well-drained mozzarella in a container or jar with a lid.

2. 2

   Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

3. 3

   Add the chopped fresh basil and the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

4. 4

   Incorporate the pressed garlic clove, the zest of half a lemon, and a splash of its juice.

5. 5

   Finish by seasoning with black pepper and salt to taste.

6. 6

   Close the container, give it a good shake so that all ingredients mix well, and place in the refrigerator.

7. 7

   Let it rest for at least 30 to 60 minutes for the flavors to meld, or preferably overnight.

Notes

Can be served with toasted bread. It is important to exclude the white pith of the lemon zest to avoid any bitterness.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• snack
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• mozzarella
• easy
• fresh