Best Spicy Marinated Mozzarella With Oregano And Capers Recipes

Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes image

Provided by David Tanis

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, a mixture of colors, halved
Salt and black pepper
3/4 cup olives, such as Moroccan or niçoise
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, smashed to a paste
Pinch of dried oregano
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into ¼-inch slices
Basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

Put cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the olives and toss.
In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Pour mixture over tomatoes and olives. Toss well to coat and let sit for at least 10 minutes and up to an hour.
When ready to eat, arrange mozzarella in the center of a large platter (or arrange on individual plates). Spoon tomato and olive mixture over mozzarella. Garnish with lots of basil leaves.

Spicy Marinated Mozzarella with Oregano and Capers image

Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons capers, chopped

Steps:

Overlap cheese slices on medium platter.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and crushed pepper and stir just until garlic begins to color, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in oregano, salt, and pepper. Cool. Stir in capers and remaining 4 tablespoons oil. Spoon over cheese slices.