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Lemon Marinated Bocconcini

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Refrigeration time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Bocconcini Cheese
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Basil fresh
  • 1/2 tbsp Oregano fresh
  • 1 Lemon juiced and peel cut into strips
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop herbs, set aside.
    Drain Bocconcini Cheese and place in a storage jar or any upright container.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, lemon juice and lemon peel.
    Add in fresh herbs and salt. Add red pepper if using.
    Mix well and pour over your cheese, making sure oil mixture coats the cheese. If you need to add additional oil , add it at this stage.
  • Refrigerate for minimum 1 hour but best at 3-4 hours.
    Remove and let sit for 10-15 minutes so oil can soften. Serve immediately.

For Serving

  • I like to make sure there is plenty of oil when marinating but for serving purposes, I personally drain some of the oil out. You could do it either way!