Marinated Mozzarella and Peppadew Peppers
PUBLISHED ON: 01.12.2023
We do a lot of casual entertaining, and are always looking for fun, tasty appetizers to serve up to our guests before dinner.
This is a versatile antipasto starter with tiny mozzarella balls and sweet tangy Peppadews red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs (we use thyme here). The longer the mozzarella balls and Peppadews sit in the brine the more flavorful they become. Go ahead and make it ahead of time, and refrigerate, then let it sit at room temperature when you are ready to serve. Don’t hesitate to serve up some crusty bread to soak up the flavorful marinade.
Marinated Mozzarella and Peppadew Peppers
6-8 Servings
Recipe from Bon Appetit
Ingredients:
8-oz. pearl mozzarella, drained
1 cup drained Peppadew peppers in brine
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
4-5 sprigs thyme, torn in half
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. mild red pepper flakes
Extra-virgin olive oil ( for drizzling)
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Combine mozzarella and Peppadew peppers in a shallow bowl.
Bring vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add thyme, garlic, kosher salt, and mild red pepper flakes and simmer, swirling pan occasionally, until mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour vinegar over mozzarella and Peppadew peppers. Drizzle generously with oil; season with sea salt and black pepper.
Jerri Hanna
That dish looks great and sounds tasty. I’ll bet it even smells appetizing. No drawing the peppers, correct?
sherry
this sounds delightful!
angiesrecipes
Love the combo and I could snack on this all the time!
Eva Taylor
What a beautiful little dish. Great little recipe, so simple and easy to put together. I haven’t seen Peppadew peppers before. I will have to keep a lookout for them. Happy New Year to you and yours.
2pots2cook
Oh dear, now you speak our language!!!!!!!! Fantastic! Brava!
Jordan
This sounds so good! I think you need to make some extra for us next time lol!
Debbie Shepard
Always great and easy recipes!
Frank | Memorie di Angelina
A lovely antipasto! I made something quite like this for our Befana dinner on January 6.
Jeff the Chef
Sign me up! I love the simplicity of this delicious-looking antipasto!
Kim Wilson
Sounds and looks wonderful
Ronit
This is such a great idea! I use Peppadew peppers often, so will definitely add this way of using them to my list. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
David @ Spiced
I love recipes like this where I can make them in advance…it makes everything so much easier! And when the recipe tastes better as it rests? Even better! I do love both mozzarella and Peppadews, so I’m sure I would love this fun appetizer. Great idea for when you need to take something fun to a gathering with friends!
Judith Graber
Love the marinade! Recently, as part of a homemade crackers post I included mini mozarella pearls inside peppadew peppers. I served these crackers with the stuffed peppers, various cheese and other condiments. I do love the combination and will try your marinade the next time I make them.
Judee
What a wonderful combination of flavors and looks pretty too. Sounds like a perfect appetizer for entertaining !