Description
Skull Caprese Salad is a whimsical and delicious twist on the traditional Italian favorite, perfect for Halloween parties or casual gatherings. This eye-catching salad features mozzarella shaped like skulls, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil for a burst of flavor. Drizzled with balsamic glaze, it adds a sweet and tangy finish that will leave your guests impressed. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (preferably mozzarella balls)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Use a skull-shaped cookie cutter to cut mozzarella into skull shapes.
- On a large serving platter, arrange the mozzarella skulls and place halved cherry tomatoes around them.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the cheese and tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil (if using) and season with salt and pepper.
- Generously drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg