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Halloween Caprese Salad with Spooky Mozzarella Skulls

A festive twist on the classic Caprese Salad! Fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella are transformed into a spooky Halloween centerpiece with creepy-cute mozzarella skulls.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe tomatoes sliced
  • 12 fresh basil leaves
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella pressed into skull-shaped molds
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze or reduction
  • pinch sea salt
  • pinch black pepper

Equipment

  • Skull-shaped silicone mold
  • Mixing bowls
  • Serving platter
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Press fresh mozzarella into a skull-shaped silicone mold and refrigerate for 30 minutes before unmolding.
  2. Slice tomatoes and arrange them on a serving platter.
  3. Layer fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes.
  4. Top each stack with a mozzarella skull.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
  6. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Get creative by adding black olives as 'eyes' or using heirloom tomatoes for a colorful spooky effect.

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