Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Get ready to spook your guests with these Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizers! These eye-catching treats combine fresh mozzarella, savory chicken, and olives into fun, creepy eyeball shapes that will delight both kids and adults alike. Perfect for any Halloween gathering, they are quick to prepare and visually striking, making them a sure-fire hit at your party. Serve these delicious bites chilled on a scary platter or as part of a festive charcuterie board for an unforgettable appetizer experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ Cup olive oil
- 8 basil leaves (fresh)
- Kosher or table salt (as needed)
- 10 Balls fresh mozzarella (bocconcini, ciliegine, “cherry sized”)
- 5 black olives (whole pitted, medium or large)
- ½ Pound chicken (sliced thinly)
- 1 ½ Ounces balsamic glaze
- 8 ½ Ounces sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil, julienne cut)
- Flake salt (as needed)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup of olive oil with chopped basil leaves and salt to taste for the dressing.
- Carefully slice each mozzarella ball in half horizontally. Wrap a slice of chicken around each mozzarella half to create the 'eyeball' effect.
- Place half of a black olive on top of each mozzarella piece as the 'pupil.'
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and arrange sun-dried tomatoes around the platter before serving chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg