Go Back
–+ servings
Salami Mozzarella Eyeballs

Salami Mozzarella Eyeballs: A Fun Twist for Your Parties

Salami Mozzarella Eyeballs are a creative appetizer combining mozzarella, salami, and olives for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 skewers
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eyeballs
  • 12 fresh mozzarella balls firm variety preferred for the best eye shape and texture
  • 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives chopped and pitted create the perfect realistic pupils
For the Accents
  • 4 ounces pepperoni stick avoid pre-sliced for controlling the size and shape
  • 1 small red bell pepper bright-colored and firm-fleshed to add a pop of color

Equipment

  • Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Mozzarella by cutting shallow indentations on one side of each mozzarella ball to create eye sockets.
  2. Add the Pupils by pressing finely chopped Kalamata olives into the indentations of the mozzarella balls.
  3. Cut the Pepperoni into varied sizes, making some chunks and others thinly sliced.
  4. Slice the Red Bell Pepper into wedge-shaped pieces for a colorful accent.
  5. Assemble the Skewers by threading a red bell pepper wedge, followed by a chunk of pepperoni and a mozzarella ball.
  6. Chill and Serve the skewers slightly chilled for optimal texture and presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cut carefully to avoid damaging the mozzarella. Serve slightly chilled for the best texture and presentation.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!