Marinated Bocconcini Balls

This easy and quick appetizer will leave guests wanting more! These simple marinated bocconcini balls have flavors of lemon, parsley and basil.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 196kcal

1 cup extra virgin olive oil (divided) (approximately, depending on the shape of your jar)
1 lemon (juice and zest)
¼ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
¼ cup fresh basil (finely chopped)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
pinch salt and black pepper
7 ounces fresh bocconcini balls (200g / 1 tub)

Put half of the oil into a large sealable glass jar.
1 cup extra virgin olive oil (divided)
Add in the lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper.
1 lemon, ¼ cup fresh parsley, ¼ cup fresh basil, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, pinch salt and black pepper
Seal the jar and shake to combine.
Drain the bocconcini balls and place into the oil mixture.
7 ounces fresh bocconcini balls
Add in the rest of the oil (a little more or a little less if needed) to cover the bocconcini.
Seal the jar and store.