Description
A vibrant, shareable platter featuring fresh mozzarella marinated in zesty lemon and herbs, paired with briny olives, roasted vegetables, and cured meats for a classic Mediterranean appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup mixed olives (such as Kalamata and Castelvetrano)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- 4 oz sliced prosciutto or salami
- Crusty bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add mozzarella balls to the bowl and toss gently to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
- Arrange marinated mozzarella, olives, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and cured meats on a large platter.
- Drizzle any remaining marinade over the platter.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.