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Spooky Caprese Salad

Mozzarella balls get reshaped as ghosts and skulls for this spooky caprese salad, perfect for Halloween!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 155 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz mozzarella
  • 1 pint black cherry tomatoes halved 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup basil leaves
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Make the mozzarella skulls. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and set the silicon molds onto a rimmed baking sheet for stability. Lightly grease the interiors of the skull molds. Add a ball of mozzarella to each skull cavity. Bake for 6-8 minutes to soften the cheese – it will not melt but will become pliable. Use a folded paper napkin to press the softened cheese into the molds (the paper towel will absorb the liquid that is released from the mozzarella, which will be more than you think). Press the cheese well into the molds to get a good form, being careful not to burn yourself.
  2. Transfer the molds to the refrigerator and let chill for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the mold and repeat with remaining cheese until all the mozzarella is formed into skulls.
  3. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and then toss the tomatoes and mozzarella skulls, with the balsamic and olive oil. Scatter basil leaves over top and sprinkle with salt before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 155kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 237mg (10%) Potassium 32mg (1%) Fiber 0.02g (0%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 308IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 193mg (19%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155

% Daily Value*

Calories 155kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 237mg 10%
Potassium 32mg 1%
Fiber 0.02g 0%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 308IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 193mg 19%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.