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Published: Mar 3, 2020 · Modified: Jul 16, 2024 by Sara

Marinated Mozzarella Pearls Recipe (Video)

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Mozzarella pearls found in the cheese section of your market are marinated in a simple herb oil recipe and can then be enjoyed in a variety of ways. 

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Jump to:
  • The Herbs for the Mozzarella Balls
  • What other add-ins are great?
  • More ways to use baby mozzarella balls:
  • Items great for making and serving mozzarella pearls:
  • Recipe FAQs
  • 📖 Recipe
  • Here are a few more recipes you'll want to try:

This recipe takes just a few minutes to make but looks so impressive! You'll find yourself serving them as appetizers often, but they're really easy enough to just keep in the fridge for a family snack.

Mini mozzarella cheese balls will keep in your fridge 5-6 days with no compromise in quality or taste. Just remembered that chilling will cause your olive oil to be solidified. Sit out on the counter a little while before serving and you'll be good to go!

The Herbs for the Mozzarella Balls

When first making these baby mozzarella pearls I had lots of fresh herbs growing and I just used what I had available. But, if you don't have an herb garden, or you have different ones than I did, feel free to substitute whatever you like.

Dried herbs would be great too - just remember that they have a stronger flavor, so use about one third the amount.

bowl of mozzarella pearls and olives

What other add-ins are great?

Another amazing addition is lemon zest, and mozzarella pearls are always fun mixed with olives like you see here.

Be sure that you use a good quality olive oil. We always keep on hand cold pressed extra virgin olive oil.

If you're a fan of cheesy, Italian type flavors you'll want to check out our Crustless Tomato Pie. It's one of our top recipe posts along with the Crustless Squash Pie. And San Marzano Sauce and Easy Marinated Tomatoes are simply packed with Italian goodness.

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Garlic Herb Marinated Mozzarella

More ways to use baby mozzarella balls:

  • tossed on top of salads
  • mixed with tomatoes (grape or cherry tomatoes are awesome)
  • mixed with small, whole mushrooms
  • on short skewers alternated with anything you like for an appetizer
  • tossed on a pizza before it's baked
  • place a bowl of them on a charcuterie board.

These are also great appetizers for so many meals, like chicken and Yogurt Sauce. Let your imagination go wild and tag us on social media with the ways you come up to use them.

For a fun look at this recipe, check out the web story!

Items great for making and serving mozzarella pearls:

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  • Herb Shears. We never tire of recommending these. Everyone in our family has and loves them.
  • Olive Oil Dispenser. We use EVOO so much that a dispenser sits right by the cooktop at all times.
  • short skewers for making appetizers
  • bamboo toothpicks with a looped end like you see in our photos

Recipe FAQs

Is mozzarella cheese gulten-free?

Yes! Mozzarella cheese is gluten-free.

📖 Recipe

bowl of marinated mozzarella balls.

Marinated Mozzarella Pearls Recipe

Sara
Mozzarella pearls are marinated in an olive oil and herb mixture and then can be used in a variety of ways
4.79 from 14 votes
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Servings 8 people
Calories 125 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 Tablespoon if using fresh
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients and chill 2 hours to overnight.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Any herbs that you like and have on hand can be used. Keep in mind that you will use about 3 times the amount of fresh as dried. 
  • The zest of abour ½ lemon is an excellent addition.
  • Leave out of refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. 
  • Red pepper flakes are optional and can be adjusted for your desired level of heat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
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Comments

  1. Quinn Caudill says

    June 18, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    Sounds yummy. Would go great with some fresh tomatoes and cukes.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      March 03, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      That sounds good too! Thanks, Quinn!

      Reply
  2. Carrie Robinson says

    March 03, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great appetizer idea! Looks delicious. 🙂

    Reply
    • Pam says

      March 03, 2020 at 7:31 pm

      Thank you, Carrie.

      Reply
  3. Krissy Allori says

    March 03, 2020 at 7:03 pm

    5 stars
    Oh man! This is so good. Such an explosion of flavor in my mouth.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      March 03, 2020 at 7:31 pm

      Happy to hear you like them!

      Reply
  4. Roxana says

    March 03, 2020 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars
    This looks scrumptious. Definitely going to try that.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      March 03, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks, Roxana. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Cyndy says

    March 03, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    I love this perfect simple appetizer. This is a great idea for entertaining and love the little toothpicks!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      March 04, 2020 at 9:57 am

      Thank you, Cyndy!

      Reply
  6. Jenn says

    March 03, 2020 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    This is a classic recipe that I come back to again and again. It's perfect anytime I'm entertaining, and now that I'm doing keto, it makes the perfect snack! I change up the herbs from time to time, too. Delish!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      March 04, 2020 at 9:57 am

      Thanks for letting us know Jenn!

      Reply
  7. Kate says

    August 31, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    I haven't made this yet, but curious how long you think these marinated pearls will last? Thanks

    Reply
    • Pam says

      August 31, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      For a couple of days they're excellent. After that, they'll still be good 2-3 more days, but the cheese could start to absorb some of the olive oil.

      Reply
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