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Halloween Salad

Spooky Halloween Salad with Skull Mozzarella Fun

This Spooky Halloween Salad combines fresh ingredients with whimsical skull mozzarella, making it a vibrant and delicious option for your Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skull Mozzarella
  • 12 oz Mozzarella Balls Shaped into skulls for a fun twist
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens Fresh and crunchy base
  • 1 cup Sweet Cherry Tomatoes Sliced for vibrant color
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil For an aromatic touch
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil High-quality oil recommended
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Glaze For a tangy sweetness
For Seasoning
  • 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch Freshly Cracked Black Pepper To enhance flavors
  • 1 whole Lemon Optional for extra brightness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Silicone skull molds
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather silicone skull molds and place mozzarella balls within them.
  2. Bake the mozzarella-filled molds for 6 minutes until slightly soft.
  3. Remove the molds and gently press down on the cheese to enhance skull details. Cool in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine salad greens with olive oil and optionally lemon juice. Toss gently.
  5. Layer sliced cherry tomatoes on top of dressed greens, then place skull mozzarella and scatter fresh basil.
  6. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and finish with flaky sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the mozzarella skulls in advance for easy assembly at your gathering. Store the assembled salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days, keeping mozzarella separate until serving for maximum freshness.

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