Marinated Bocconcini

Name: Marinated Bocconcini
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 pound bocconcini, well drained; 1 tablespoon capers, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Kosher or sea salt; Halved cherry tomatoes or sliced tomatoes, preferably mixed colors, for garnish; Black olives, such as Gaeta or Kalamata, for garnish

10 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound bocconcini, well drained
1 tablespoon capers, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Kosher or sea salt
Halved cherry tomatoes or sliced tomatoes, preferably mixed colors, for garnish
Black olives, such as Gaeta or Kalamata, for garnish

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil, garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes over medium heat until the garlic sizzles and just begins to color, 1 to 2 minutes.
2

Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
3

Put the bocconcini in a bowl and cover with the seasoned oil.
4

Add the capers and parsley.
5

Stir to coat.
6

Cover and let stand for several hours, stirring occasionally.
7

Just before serving, season to taste with salt.
8

Arrange the bocconcini on a serving platter.
9

Surround with the tomatoes and olives.
10

Spoon some of the marinade over the tomatoes.