Marinated Mozzarella

 I always come home with an empty container when I bring this dish to a party. It can be made ahead to free up time later. I serve it with pretty frilled toothpicks for a festive look.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon minced chives
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pound cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; add cheese cubes. Stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 203 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.