Description
Creepy Skull Mozzarella Salad transforms a simple caprese-style salad into a spooky, conversation-starting centerpiece. A large mozzarella ball becomes a skull, decorated with olive slices, atop fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for Halloween or any themed gathering.
Ingredients
1 large ciliegine mozzarella ball
Black olive slices
4 cups mixed greens (romaine, arugula, or spinach)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Pat mozzarella ball completely dry.
2. Use black olive slices to create eyes and mouth on mozzarella.
3. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil leaves.
4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
5. Drizzle most of the dressing over the salad greens and toss to coat evenly.
6. Plate the tossed salad. Gently place the mozzarella skull on top.
7. Drizzle remaining dressing lightly over the skull. Serve immediately.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh; store undressed salad and dressed mozzarella separately if needed.
Undressed salad can be stored in a sealed bag with paper towel for 1 day.
Dressed mozzarella skull can be stored in airtight container in fridge up to 2 days.
Pat mozzarella dry to ensure olive features stick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad with mozzarella skull
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg