Ingredients
- Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- Ripe cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Black olives (for details and eyes)
- Balsamic glaze or reduction
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: red food coloring or beet juice for extra spooky effect
Instructions
- Arrange the mozzarella balls on a large serving platter to shape a skull, outlining with cherry tomatoes.
- Place basil leaves strategically to resemble hair or cracks in the skull.
- Use black olives cut into small shapes for eyes, nose, and mouth for a menacing look.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the arrangement to mimic shadows and add flavor.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Optional: add drops of red food coloring or beet juice for a bloody spooky effect.
Notes
- Keep the salad refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness.
- Assemble close to serving time if adding delicate toppings like basil and olives.
- Get creative with decorations for a more haunting presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg