Marinated Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 3 (8-oz.) blocks mozzarella 
• 1 (8.5-oz.) jar sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Garnish: flat-leaf parsley sprigs or rosemary stems

Preparation

1.  Cut blocks of cheese into 1-inch cubes. Arrange cheese cubes and tomato halves in an 8-inch square baking dish.
2.  Whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, chopped parsley, and next 6 ingredients; pour evenly over cheese cubes. Cover and chill at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Transfer mixture to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs, or spear tomato halves and cheese cubes with short rosemary stems, if desired. Drizzle with marinade, if desired.