Halloween Caprese Salad (Printer-Friendly Version)
A seasonal Caprese salad with fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella shaped as skulls for a spooky touch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
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4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
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12 fresh basil leaves
→ Dairy
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella shaped into skulls
→ Condiments
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
→ Seasonings
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Pinch of sea salt
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Pinch of black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
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Press fresh mozzarella into a clean skull-shaped silicone mold. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm, then gently unmold.
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Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange evenly on a serving platter.
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Layer fresh basil leaves over the tomato slices.
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Place one mozzarella skull on each tomato and basil stack.
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Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the assembled ingredients.
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Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately as a festive appetizer or side.
# Additional Tips:
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For best results, chill mozzarella in skull molds to maintain shape before assembling.