Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella Balls
Servings 4
Equipment
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Zest and juice from ½ small lemon
- 2 tsp fresh chives minced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 4 oz small mozzarella balls Ciliegine, drained
- 4 slices of prosciutto sliced in half lengthwise
- How to Make Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella Balls:
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, chives, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a small bowl, and mix well.
- Marinate the mozzarella balls in the well-mixed marinade. Set them aside at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour.
- Wrap each mozzarella ball with prosciutto by placing one ball on a strip of prosciutto and rolling it up. Seal with a toothpick and repeat.
- Spoon the remaining marinade over the wrapped mozzarella balls, then place on a serving plate.
- Serve and enjoy.