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Halloween Salad

Creepy-Cool Halloween Salad with Mozzarella Skulls

This Halloween Salad is a playful and healthy dish featuring mozzarella skulls, fresh greens, and sweet cherry tomatoes.
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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: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Balls Substitute with large mozzarella cubes if desired.
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens Use any preferred greens for variety.
  • 1 pint Sweet Cherry Tomatoes Select ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Use fresh basil for optimal flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbl Olive Oil Select high-quality oil.
  • 2 tbl Balsamic Glaze Homemade can be made by reducing balsamic vinegar.
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Use sparingly.
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Freshly cracked gives the best flavor.
  • 1 tbl Lemon Juice Always use freshly squeezed.

Equipment

  • Silicone Skulls Molds
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your silicone skull molds by lightly greasing with olive oil. Place mozzarella balls in the molds and bake for about 6 minutes.
  2. After baking, gently press into each skull mold with a spoon to define details. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before twisting to remove the skulls.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add mixed salad greens and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Top the greens with slices of cherry tomatoes and nestle the mozzarella skulls on top.
  5. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad, and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Store mozzarella skulls separately to maintain crispness of greens until just before serving.

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