Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Get ready for a Halloween treat that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat! Our Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer combines creamy mozzarella, savory chicken, and briny olives to create a spooky yet delicious finger food perfect for your holiday gathering. These eye-catching bites are easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for unexpected guests or themed parties. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that will impress both kids and adults alike. Serve them on a dark platter with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh basil for a festive touch that will have everyone talking!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ Cup olive oil
- 8 basil leaves (fresh)
- 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
- Rinse the basil leaves and slice the chicken into thin strips.
- On a serving platter, place one mozzarella ball and wrap it with a slice of chicken.
- Halve the black olives and position one half on top of each mozzarella ball as the ‘pupil.’
- Drizzle with olive oil, scatter fresh basil around, and finish with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg