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Halloween Salad

Spooky Halloween Salad with Mozzarella Skulls You’ll Love

Delight your guests with this Spooky Halloween Salad featuring mozzarella skulls, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil—a perfect centerpiece for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Balls Can substitute with large balls cut into cubes
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens Use your favorite leafy greens
  • 1 pint Sweet Cherry Tomatoes Grape tomatoes or diced regular tomatoes also work
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil Dried basil can be used in a pinch
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil High-quality finishing oil is preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze Homemade is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 piece Lemon Optional for zesty acidity

Equipment

  • oven
  • Silicone Skull Molds
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the mozzarella balls in silicone skull molds and bake for about 6 minutes until they soften.
  2. Refrigerate the mozzarella for 10-15 minutes until firm before unmolding.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine your mixed salad greens with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently.
  4. Layer cherry tomatoes atop the greens and arrange mozzarella skulls on top.
  5. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
  6. Serve immediately for the best presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to press mozzarella firmly into molds for detailed shapes. Using high-quality ingredients enhances flavors. Assemble salad just before serving for optimal freshness.

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