Description
A festive salad featuring spooky mozzarella skulls, fresh greens, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, perfect for balancing heavier Halloween treats.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Greens like arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes or small vine tomatoes
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup Fresh basil
- 0.5 cups Black olives
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Optional Add-Ons
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers
- 1 cup Cucumber
- 1 cup Avocado
- 1 cup Chickpeas
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- Wash and dry your greens.
- Slice tomatoes if they are larger, or leave cherry tomatoes whole.
- Tear basil leaves into smaller pieces.
- Make your mozzarella skulls and keep them chilled until ready to serve.
Make Dressing
- In a small jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Put the lid on and shake. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assemble Salad
- Layer greens on a big white platter.
- Scatter tomatoes and basil over the greens.
- Arrange mozzarella skulls on top, face up.
- Sprinkle with black olives for decoration.
- Dress lightly right before serving or serve dressing on the side.
Notes
Keep mozzarella cold to shape well. Optional: add more veggies for a lighter salad. Use a large platter for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Salad
- Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
