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Spooky Halloween Salad with Mixed Greens

Casey Rooney
This spooky Halloween salad is festive and fresh! It's made with mixed greens, ghostly mozzarella, and eerie orange carrot ribbons, and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It’s the perfect healthy side dish for your next spooky dinner or Halloween party!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the salad

  • 6-8 cups mixed greens
  • 16-20 fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large carrot, shaved with a vegetable peeler into thin ribbons
  • fresh black pepper

For the dressing

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl or medium-sized jar, add the dressing ingredients. Whisk or shake until combined. Set aside.
  • Make the mozzarella skulls: Preheat oven to 350°F. Make sure each mozzarella ball is free from moisture by blotting with a paper towel. Then, place one mozzarella ball in each mold.
    Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until just soft enough to spread. With the back of a spoon, press the softened mozzarella into the mold, pressing down gently.
    Refrigerate for about 10 minutes or until cool, then carefully unmold each skull.
    Note: For detailed instructions and step-by-step photos, go to this post: How to make mozzarella cheese skulls.
  • Assemble the salad: While your skulls are cooling, assemble the salad. To a large bowl or serving platter, add mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and carrot shavings. Place mozzarella skulls decoratively around the salad. Finish by drizzling on the dressing and adding freshly ground black pepper.