Halloween Caprese Appetizer
A festive twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring mozzarella ‘eyeballs’, cherry tomato ‘pumpkins’, and fresh basil for a fun Halloween treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Mozzarella Balls (Bocconcini)
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Balsamic Glaze
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Black Olives (Optional, for Decoration)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: rinse your cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves under cold water and pat them dry.
- Assemble the appetizer on a serving platter or individual skewers using mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves.
- Create the eyeball effect by cutting olives in half and placing them on top of mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil over the arrangement.
- Sprinkle with salt to enhance flavors.
- Let it chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve on a spooky platter and consider using a hollowed-out pumpkin for extra presentation flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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