Marinated Baby Mozzarella

These are delicious either on their own or part of an antipasto platter. Preparation time does not include overnight marinating time. These can also be made with feta, bocconcini, goat's cheese or strained yogurt cheese instead of the mozzarella.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley leaves, tightly packed
• 1⁄4 cup basil leaves, tightly packed
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 1  teaspoon fennel seed, toasted
• 1  lemon, zested
• 200  g  baby mozzarella cheese or 200  g cheese, of your choice

Directions

1. Puree garlic and herbs with the oil.
2. Add pepper, fennel seeds and lemon zest.
3. Place cheese in a jar and pour over the marinade.
4. Refrigerate overnight to allow flavours to infuse.
5. To serve, bring cheese back to room temperature and serve with good bread, in a salad or part of an antipasto platter.