Spook Up Your Table with Skull Caprese Salad Delight

This Skull Caprese Salad is a whimsical take on a classic Italian dish, perfect for Halloween gatherings.

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Prep Time 21

Chilling Time 10

Total Time 31

Servings: 6 servings

Course: APPETIZERS

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cheesy Skulls

8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Pearls Use larger mozzarella if pearls aren’t available.

For the Salad Base

16 oz Cherry Tomatoes Black cherry tomatoes enhance the Halloween flair.
1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Consider substituting with purple basil for a unique touch.

For the Dressing

3 tbsp Olive Oil Feel free to swap with any mild oil.
1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Balsamic glaze can make it sweeter.
to taste Salt Essential for seasoning; adjust to your taste.
to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning; adjust to your taste.

Equipment

skull molds
Microwave
bowl
Paper towels

Method

Preparation

Place fresh mozzarella pearls into skull molds, ensuring they're snug for the best shape.
Heat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, until soft but not overly melted.
Gently press the mozzarella into the molds using paper towels to soak up any excess liquid.
Refrigerate the molds for about 10 minutes.
Carefully remove the mozzarella skulls from the molds.
In a bowl, combine your skull-shaped mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes.
Toss everything with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Transfer to a serving plate, lavishly garnish with fresh basil, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Add a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for an extra crunch.

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