Marinated Bocconcini Balls

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yield:   8-10 appetizer servings

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon (5 mL) fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon (5 mL) fresh lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons (10 mL) white balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons (45 mL) extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper;  Kosher salt

2 cups (500 g) of fresh bocconcini balls, cocktail size, drained

Method:

1. In a small glass mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and vinegar.  Whisk in oil.  Season to taste with pepper and salt.
2.  Add the drained bocconcini balls to the bowl.  Gently mix together.
3.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Stir up a few times during the marinating time.
4. Let bocconcini come to room temperature before serving (15-20  minutes).    Place a decorative pick in each ball.

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