Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
If you’re searching for a playful yet delicious appetizer to elevate your Halloween festivities, look no further than these Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs! This fun dish combines creamy mozzarella, savory chicken, and briny olives to create eye-catching treats that are guaranteed to impress. Perfect for busy hosts, these spooky snacks take just 30 minutes to prepare and can easily be made ahead of time. Gather your friends and family around for a unique culinary experience, and watch as they delight in these edible “eyeballs.” With a mix of flavors and textures, including the sweetness of balsamic glaze, this appetizer will be the star of your gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 10 (approx. 10 eyeballs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- 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, drizzle olive oil over fresh basil leaves and sprinkle with salt. Toss until coated.
- Wrap each mozzarella ball with a slice of chicken and secure with a toothpick. Top with an olive as the 'pupil.'
- Arrange on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg