Marinated Mozzarella

Prep: 20 min., Chill: 8 hr.

Yield: Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

• 3  (8-oz.) blocks mozzarella cheese
• 1  (8.5-oz.) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and halved
• 1/2  cup  olive oil
• 3  tablespoons  finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1  teaspoon  garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon  onion powder
• 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano
• 1/2  teaspoon  Italian seasoning
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
• Garnish: flat-leaf parsley sprigs or fresh rosemary stems

Preparation

1. Cut blocks of cheese into 1-inch cubes. Arrange cheese cubes and tomato halves in an 8-inch square baking dish.

2. Whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, chopped parsley, and next 6 ingredients; pour evenly over cheese cubes. Cover and chill at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Transfer mixture to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs, or spear tomato halves and cheese cubes with short rosemary stems, if desired. Drizzle with marinade, if desired.