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Halloween Salad

Spooky Delights: Festive Halloween Salad That's a Treat!

Enjoy a Halloween Salad that transforms ordinary ingredients into frightfully fun delights, making it a perfect treat for the spooky season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Balls about 16 balls; for mozzarella skulls
  • 6 oz Mixed Salad Greens colorful base
  • 1 pint Sweet Cherry Tomatoes juicy sweetness
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Basil thinly sliced
For Drizzling & Seasoning
  • Olive Oil good quality finishing oil
  • Balsamic Glaze for drizzling
  • Flaky Sea Salt just a pinch
  • Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • ½ Lemon optional; squeeze for zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skull molds
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare the skull molds by greasing them lightly with olive oil.
  2. Place one mozzarella ball into each skull mold. Slide them into the preheated oven and set a timer for 6 minutes.
  3. After 6 minutes, remove the molds and gently press down on the cheese to fill the crevices.
  4. Let the mozzarella cool in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Carefully pop out the mozzarella skulls from each mold.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, add the mixed salad greens, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and toss until coated.
  7. Assemble the salad by layering the greens, topping with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella skulls.
  8. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
  9. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the greens and the spooky presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chill the cheese before unmolding for perfect skull shapes.

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