Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Elevate your Halloween festivities with these playful Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizers. Not only do they provide a delightful twist to your party spread, but their unique eyeball shape and savory flavors will also intrigue and excite your guests. Made with fresh mozzarella, olives, and thinly sliced chicken, these appetizers are simple to prepare and packed with protein. Perfect for any spooky gathering or as part of a festive charcuterie board, they combine fun and flavor seamlessly. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up these creepy treats that are sure to be a hit among both adults and kids alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 appetizers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- 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)
- 8 ½ Ounces sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil, julienne cut)
- flake salt (as needed)
- 1 ½ Ounces balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, torn basil leaves, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- For the eyeballs, slice each mozzarella ball in half horizontally. Layer a slice of chicken on one half, then top it with an olive.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Arrange the assembled eyeballs on a platter and drizzle any remaining dressing over them before serving chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg