Spooky Halloween Salad with Cheesy Mozzarella Skulls
This Halloween Salad features adorable mozzarella skulls and fresh seasonal flavors, perfect for any festive gathering.
Equipment
- Silicone skull molds
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup Mozzarella balls For creating skull shapes
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens Choose a mix of your favorites
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Sliced in half
- 1 cup Fresh basil Chopped, for garnish
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil Drizzle for richness
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze For depth
- 1 teaspoon Flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ piece Lemon (optional) Squeezed for brightness
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place one mozzarella ball into each skull mold and lightly grease with olive oil if desired.
- Bake the mozzarella balls for about 6 minutes until soft but not fully melted.
- Gently press the mozzarella into the molds to create distinct skull shapes.
- Chill the molds in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Carefully remove the mozzarella skulls from the molds.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Arrange the sliced cherry tomatoes over the dressed greens, and place the mozzarella skulls on top.
- Drizzle with more olive oil and balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors.
Notes
For the best results, use fresh mozzarella and serve the salad right after assembling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg
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