Name: Mozzarella Starters
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Ingredients for Mozzarella with Courgette Noodles:; Raw courgette noodles (from 2 spiralized courgettes); 1 whole fresh mozzarella cheese; 1 tbsp mayonnaise mixed with 2 tbsp sour cream and 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small garlic clove, finely mashed; 1 tsp unwaxed, preferably organic lemon zest; Salt and white pepper to season the noodles, plus a sprinkle of coarse black pepper on top; Ingredients for Mozzarella and Sun-Dried Tomatoes:; 2 large fresh mozzarella cheeses (preferably buffalo); 10 or 12 marinated sun-dried tomatoes; Olive oil, for drizzling; Black pepper and dried oregano, for sprinkling

"Elevate simple mozzarella into stunning starters with these two easy recipes. Toss raw courgette noodles in a creamy garlic-lemon sauce and top with fresh slices for a light, refreshing salad. Or slice mozzarella into pockets filled with marinated sun-dried tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil for Mediterranean flair."

Method 2 Steps

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Starter 1: In a large bowl, mix the courgette noodles with the prepared creamy sauce, mashed garlic, and lemon zest. Season with salt and white pepper. Transfer to a serving platter, top with pre-sliced mozzarella, and sprinkle with coarse black pepper.
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Starter 2: Slice each mozzarella into pocket-style slices (see photo), then tuck 1 sun-dried tomato into each pocket. Sprinkle with coarse black pepper and dried oregano, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with a green herb if desired.

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