MARINATED MOZZARELLA BALLS

This is a delicious appetizer for a small group or a crowd.

2 T minced fresh parsley

1 t minced fresh chives

1 t minced fresh rosemary

1 T minced sundried tomatoes, in oil

Zest of ½ medium lemon

Juice of ½ medium lemon

¼ t red pepper flakes

¼ t sea salt

12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained and patted dry

¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

In a medium bowl, stir together the first eight ingredients.

Place mozzarella cheese balls in a 12 oz jar fitted with a lid.

Pour in the the mixture in the bowl.

Add as much of the olive oil as needed to cover the cheese balls.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

Remove from refrigerator an hour before serving to let olive oil come to room temperature.