Ingredients
- Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- Cherry tomatoes, red and yellow for variety
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze or reduction
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Black food coloring or squid ink (optional for spooky effect)
- Food-safe black or gray food coloring spray (for decoration)
- Optional: black olives for eyes
Instructions
- Arrange the mozzarella balls on a large serving platter to form a skull shape, using larger balls for the main skull and smaller ones for details. Lightly spray black food coloring on select parts for a shadowy effect.
- Place black olives or small mozzarella balls topped with cherry tomato halves or basil to create eerie eyes. Add a touch of food coloring for a glowing effect if desired.
- Use cherry tomatoes and basil leaves to carve out facial features like the nose, mouth, and cheekbones. Include slices of basil for a creepy grin and mozzarella pieces for teeth as desired.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the skull to add dark splashes for a spooky appearance. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and optionally spray edges with black food coloring spray for a haunted look.
Notes
- Keep the salad refrigerated covered with plastic wrap for up to 2 hours before serving. Add balsamic glaze and olive oil just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Assemble the components in advance and reassemble on the day of your party for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the salad
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg