Marinated Mozzarella Nuggets

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 fresh roasted red peppers or 1 canned roasted red pepper, cut into squares
• 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella balls or 1/2 lb part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 cubes ("1/2-3/4 inch")
• 16 small fresh basil leaves or 16 small basil leaves, torn into 1 inch pieces

Recipe

• 1 whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, and red pepper until blended.
• 2 add the roasted peppers and marinate 15 minutes.
• 3 add the mozzarella and toss gently, just to coat.
• 4 use small party picks and skewer a piece of mozzarella, a piece of red pepper, and a basil leaf together.
• 5 arrange on a platter and drizzle with any marinade left in the bowl.
• 6 serve at room temperature.