Description
The Creepy Skull Mozzarella Salad transforms a classic Italian staple into a hauntingly beautiful centerpiece for your autumn gathering. With vine-ripened tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, this nutrient-dense dish is both festive and clean, perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
16 oz Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
2 cups Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
1 bunch Fresh Basil Leaves
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Balsamic Glaze (Organic)
To taste Flaky Sea Salt & Black Pepper
Instructions
- Pat the fresh mozzarella pearls dry with a clean paper towel
- Use a plastic straw or a small piping tip to poke two holes for the eyes into each mozzarella pearl and carve a nose area
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half
- Arrange a bed of fresh basil leaves on a large serving platter and scatter the halved tomatoes over the basil
- Carefully place the carved mozzarella 'skulls' on top, spacing them out for visibility
- Whisk the olive oil with sea salt and black pepper, drizzle over the salad, and use balsamic glaze for decoratio
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: to taste
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg